
Apartments for Rent in the City Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (865 Rentals)


3845-51/3853-57 41st St

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3825 Van Dyke Ave, Unit 6

3942 Manzanita Dr

3731 Dwight St, Unit Back House

3777 Dwight St

2203 Ralene St

3426 Cherokee Ave, Unit 3426

4525 Orange Ave
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3687 Cherokee Ave

4188 Chamoune Ave

4118 39th St

2424 Sumac Dr, Unit 2424

4312 Manzanita Dr

3591-9593 45th St

2583 Roseview Pl

3410 Chamoune Ave

2637 44th St

2527 Tuberose St
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3521-3527 39th St

3862 45th St

3522-3524 45th St

3717 36th St

3813 46th St

2538 Fairmount Ave

3610 44th St

3637 36th St

4130 Manzanita Dr

3210 Chamoune Ave
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2704 Highland Ave

4233 Pepper Dr

2559 Tuberose St

3679 44th St

4086 Thorn St

3854 1/2 Euclid Ave

3830 41st St

3552 38th St

3858 41st St

4131 45th St
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3873 39th St

3752 37th St

2068 Montclair St

3645 44th St

Home Terrace

4444 Redwood St

3129 44th St

3055 44th St

3205 Highland Ave

3047-3049 44th St
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City Heights, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in City Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Heights Studio Apartments | $1,782 | $1,770 | $1,795 |
| City Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,860 | $1,745 | $2,000 |
| City Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,243 | $1,975 | $2,645 |
| City Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,013 | $3,200 | $8,827 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in City Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,828 | $2,195 | $3,600 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $3,353 | $2,688 | $3,950 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $6,695 | $6,695 | $6,695 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 865 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the City Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Frequently Asked Questions about City Heights
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the City Heights area of San Diego, CA?
As of today, August 29, 2026, there are currently 865 available City Heights apartments priced from $1,745 to $8,827, with an average monthly rent of $2,356.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom City Heights Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in City Heights ranges from $1,745 to $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,860.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in City Heights cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in City Heights range from $1,975 to $2,645. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,243.
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.