Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chollas Creek Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (50 Rentals)

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3810 Euclid Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3810 Euclid Ave

3810 Euclid AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4845-4851 Auburn Dr
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

4845-4851 Auburn Dr

4845-4851 Auburn DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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3833 Estrella Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3833 Estrella Ave

3833 Estrella AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4986-4992 Auburn Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4986-4992 Auburn Dr

4986-4992 Auburn DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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5350-5358 Rex Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5350-5358 Rex Ave

5350-5358 Rex AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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3670 Altadena Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3670 Altadena Ave

3670 Altadena AveSan Diego, CA 92105

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5234 Rex Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5234 Rex Ave

5234 Rex AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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3834 50th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3834 50th St

3834 50th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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5082 Auburn Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5082 Auburn Dr

5082 Auburn DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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5344 Rex Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

5344 Rex Ave

5344 Rex AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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3838 Estrella Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3838 Estrella Ave

3838 Estrella AveSan Diego, CA 92105

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4014-4024 51st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4014-4024 51st St

4014-4024 51st StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4979 Auburn Dr
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

4979 Auburn Dr

4979 Auburn DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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5228 Rex Ave
Studio Apartments

5228 Rex Ave

5228 Rex AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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3805 Winona Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3805 Winona Ave

3805 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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5219 Rex Ave
Studio Apartments

5219 Rex Ave

5219 Rex AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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5230-5234 Landis St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5230-5234 Landis St

5230-5234 Landis StSan Diego, CA 92105
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5011 Auburn Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5011 Auburn Dr

5011 Auburn DrSan Diego, CA 92105

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Bandar Salaam
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bandar Salaam

3810 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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The Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Palms

5069 University AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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3867-3873 50th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3867-3873 50th St

3867-3873 50th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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50th Street Villas
3 Bedroom Apartments

50th Street Villas

3845 50th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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5014 Auburn Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5014 Auburn Dr

5014 Auburn DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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3810-3822 50th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3810-3822 50th St

3810-3822 50th StSan Diego, CA 92105

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Casa Colina Del Sol
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Colina Del Sol

5207 52nd StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4779 Reno Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

4779 Reno Dr

4779 Reno DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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5410-5420 Lea St
2 Bedroom Apartments

5410-5420 Lea St

5410-5420 Lea StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3775 50th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3775 50th St

3775 50th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Altadena Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Altadena Apartments

3676-3688 Altadena AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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3659 Lemona Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3659 Lemona Ave

3659 Lemona AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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Redwood Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Villa

3060 53rd StSan Diego, CA 92105
Senior Living
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Cheapest Available Chollas Creek Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific CoveTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$2,545

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chollas Creek, CA

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chollas Creek area is the $2.67 price per square foot 5071 Sterling Ct Model at 5071 Sterling Ct, Unit 5071 in the in the City Heights neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Chollas Creek apartment is the Two Bedroom B Model at Pacific Cove starting at $2,545 with a $3.51 price per square foot in the City Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chollas Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5071 Sterling Ct, Unit 50715071 Sterling Ct3BR,1BA$2.67
Pacific CoveTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$3.51

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