Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chollas View Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (65 Rentals)

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3067 Broadway, Unit 3067
$1,900
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3067 Broadway, Unit 3067

3067 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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3167 Market
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$1,945 - $2,250
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3167 Market

3167 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102
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$1,949

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4787 A St

San DiegoCA92102
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1811 Parrot St, Unit ADU
$2,000
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1811 Parrot St, Unit ADU

1811 Parrot StSan Diego, CA 92105
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property at 415 Iona Dr

$2,190

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415 Iona Dr

San DiegoCA92114

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Southwest Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southwest Village

323-338 Willie James Jones AveSan Diego, CA 92102
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Jean C. McKinney Manor
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Jean C. McKinney Manor

5641 Imperial AveSan Diego, CA 92114
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Villa Encantada
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Villa Encantada

505 62nd StSan Diego, CA 92114
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Parkside
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Parkside

4035 Park Haven CtSan Diego, CA 92113
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Euclid Terrace Apartments
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Euclid Terrace Apartments

240-260 Euclid AveSan Diego, CA 92114
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4177-4187 Eta St
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4177-4187 Eta St

4177-4187 Eta StSan Diego, CA 92113
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Valencia Pointe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valencia Pointe

5930 Division StSan Diego, CA 92114
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Las Dos Palmas
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Las Dos Palmas

2707 Highland AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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Sea Breeze Gardens
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Sea Breeze Gardens

4808-4888 Logan AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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Harbor View Villas
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Harbor View Villas

404 N 47th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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4350 Maple St
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4350 Maple St

4350 Maple StSan Diego, CA 92105

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Cheapest Available Chollas View Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chollas View area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Naranja Apartments priced from $1,375. 3738 Acacia St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Chollas View apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Naranja ApartmentsStudio - 70% AMIStudio,1BA$1,375
3738 Acacia StApt A-F1BR,1BA$1,500
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$1,750
3167 Market11BR,1BA$1,945
Golden Glen Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,995
Fairmount Ave Apartments2/12BR,1BA$2,099
Villa Hermosa Apartments2/12BR,1BA$2,150
Creekside Villas Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,211
Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 60% AMI2BR,1BA$2,237

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chollas View, CA

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chollas View area is the $3.09 price per square foot byvb1 Model at Bayview Hills – Military Housing in the in the Bay Terraces neighborhood starting from $3,579. The second greatest value Chollas View apartment is the 3/2 Upstairs Model at La Perla Apartments starting at $3,195 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the Mt Hope neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chollas View apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bayview Hills – Military Housingbyvb12BR,1BA$3.09
La Perla Apartments3/2 Upstairs3BR,2BA$2.82
Park Crest ApartmentsC13BR,1BA$2.41
Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 60% AMI2BR,1BA$2.57
Fairmount Ave Apartments2/12BR,1BA$2.54
Creekside Villas Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.87
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$2.33
Villa Hermosa Apartments2/12BR,1BA$3.07
3067 Broadway, Unit 30673067 Broadway1BR,1BA$2.92
3738 Acacia StApt A-F1BR,1BA$3.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chollas View Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Chollas View?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chollas View is under $2,237.

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

The cheapest apartment in Chollas View is 3738 Acacia St which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Chollas View costs $3,439.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chollas View?

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 3 regular apartments in Chollas View 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 View?

Cheap apartments in Chollas View have an average cost of $165 which is $3,274 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chollas View.

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