
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chollas View Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (65 Rentals)
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215 Willie James Jones Ave, Unit 103

215 Willie James Jones Ave, Unit 103

Naranja Apartments

2187 Haller St

3210 Felton St

3133 Boundary St

3738 Acacia St

3525 39th St

4006-4008 Delta St
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1022 41st St

Hillside Apartments

3843 National Ave

619 42nd St

2813-15 46th St

2985-2987 54th St

2944 1/2 Felton St

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3370 Felton St, Unit Cottage B

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3067 Broadway, Unit 3067

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3167 Market
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4787 A St

Golden Glen Apartments

1681 Bayview Heights Dr, Unit 32

3128 38th St

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1811 Parrot St, Unit ADU

732 S 46th St

4314 Z St, Unit 4480

Villa Hermosa Apartments

331 S Bancroft St, Unit 2

415 Iona Dr
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3268 National Ave, Unit B

The Irving

Southwest Village

Jean C. McKinney Manor

Villa Encantada

Parkside

Hollywood Park Apartments

Euclid Terrace Apartments

4177-4187 Eta St

Regency Centre Apartments
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Terrace View Villas - Military Housing

Valencia Pointe

3328 Altadena Ave.

Las Dos Palmas

Sea Breeze Gardens

Hillside Views Apartments

Harbor View Villas

4037 National Ave

4350 Maple St

Mount Hope House Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chollas View?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chollas View Studio Apartments | $1,628 | $1,375 | $2,000 |
| Chollas View 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,163 | $850 | $5,445 |
| Chollas View 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,569 | $2,150 | $4,320 |
| Chollas View 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,884 | $2,749 | $9,920 |
| Chollas View 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,599 | $1,250 | $4,320 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 65 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Chollas View Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naranja Apartments | Studio - 70% AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| 3738 Acacia St | Apt A-F | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Hillside Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 3167 Market | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,945 |
| Golden Glen Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Fairmount Ave Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,099 |
| Villa Hermosa Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| Creekside Villas Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,211 |
| Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 60% AMI | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview Hills – Military Housing | byvb1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| La Perla Apartments | 3/2 Upstairs | 3BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| Park Crest Apartments | C1 | 3BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 60% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Fairmount Ave Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| Creekside Villas Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| Hillside Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Villa Hermosa Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| 3067 Broadway, Unit 3067 | 3067 Broadway | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| 3738 Acacia St | Apt A-F | 1BR,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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