Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chollas Creek Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (5 Rentals)

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Bandar Salaam
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bandar Salaam

3810 Winona AveSan 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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Chollas Creek, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chollas Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chollas Creek area of San Diego, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Union Grantville priced from $1,650. Pacific Cove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Chollas Creek apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union GrantvilleB102BR,2BA$1,650
Pacific CoveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
64 FortyStudioStudio,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chollas Creek, CA

As of May 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chollas Creek area is the $2.67 price per square foot 5073 Sterling Ct Model at 5073 Sterling Ct in the in the City Heights neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Chollas Creek apartment is the 3 BR 2 BA Model at Hardy Avenue Apartments starting at $3,895 with a $4.35 price per square foot in the College West 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.
5073 Sterling Ct5073 Sterling Ct3BR,1BA$2.67
Hardy Avenue Apartments3 BR 2 BA3BR,2BA$4.35
IMT Mission ValleyA11BR,1BA$3.45
AZUL North ParkA11BR,1BA$4.53
River Run VillagePlan 11BR,1BA$4.68
Pacific CoveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.59
Vora Mission ValleyA1Studio ,1BA$4.63
Union GrantvilleS1Studio ,1BA$5.25
64 FortyStudioStudio ,1BA$5.51

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chollas Creek, San Diego, CA

Ranked #97

Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Chollas Creek Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chollas Creek Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Chollas Creek?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chollas Creek is under $3,895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chollas Creek?

The cheapest apartment in Chollas Creek is Pacific Cove which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Chollas Creek costs $4,557.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chollas Creek?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 22 regular apartments in Chollas Creek that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chollas Creek?

Cheap apartments in Chollas Creek have an average cost of $2,083 which is $2,474 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chollas Creek.

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