
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chollas View Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (54 Rentals)
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4312 Manzanita Dr

4986 Logan Ave

215 Willie James Jones Ave, Unit 103

Naranja Apartments

3738 Acacia St

3873 Superba St

3347-49-3349 B St

4124 Gamma St

4118 Gamma St
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3224 K St

4120 Gamma St

4006-4008 Delta St

4346 Keeler Ave

2985-2987 54th St

Hillside Apartments

3365 A St

314 S 39th St

1617-1621 S 38th St

2559-2563 Fairmount Ave
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3528 Herman Ave

5451-5455 Imperial Ave

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3167 Market

2838 Fairmount Ave

4787 A St

3080 Island Ave, Unit B, Unit B

Golden Glen Apartments

3069 40th St

1705 32nd St

4300 Z St, Unit 4343
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Jean C. McKinney Manor

Parkside

Hollywood Park Apartments

Euclid Terrace Apartments

185 Euclid Ave

4177-4187 Eta St

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Valencia Pointe
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SeaBreeze

Fairmount Ave Apartments

Hillside Views Apartments

Harbor View Villas

4037 National Ave

4350 Maple St

Mount Hope House Apartments

Olivewoods Gardens

1308 49th St
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Chollas View, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chollas View?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chollas View Studio Apartments | $1,712 | $1,375 | $1,995 |
| Chollas View 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,091 | $1,042 | $4,970 |
| Chollas View 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,549 | $1,850 | $4,320 |
| Chollas View 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,300 | $2,495 | $9,909 |
| Chollas View 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,999 | $1,100 | $4,320 |
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There are currently 54 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 |
| Las Dos Palmas | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Fairmount Ave Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
| Hillside Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 3167 Market | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Villa Hermosa Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| Park Crest Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,166 |
| Island Gardens Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,237 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chollas View, CA
As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chollas View area is the $2.15 price per square foot 3/2.5 Model at BC Nordica in the in the Mt Hope neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Chollas View apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath Model at The Ridge At San Diego starting at $2,250 with a $2.43 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| BC Nordica | 3/2.5 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.15 |
| The Ridge At San Diego | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| Park Crest Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Island Gardens Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| 3299 Imperial Ave, Unit 13 | 3299 Imperial Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| Creekside Villas Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Hillside Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Villa Hermosa Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| Las Dos Palmas | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| 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 $3,579.
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 $275 which is $3,304 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chollas View.
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