Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $759 (56 Rentals)

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Metro Villas Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Villas Apartments

4031-4091 39th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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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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4050 38th Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4050 38th Street

4050 38th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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BC Chamoune
1 Bedroom Apartments

BC Chamoune

4065-4071 Chamoune AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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Las Dos Palmas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Las Dos Palmas

2707 Highland AveSan Diego, CA 92105

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The Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Palms

5069 University AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4030 38th St #7
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4030 38th St #7

4030 38th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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City Heights Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

City Heights Square

4029 43rd StSan Diego, CA 92105
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FRH
1 Bedroom Apartments

FRH

4029 44th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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The Mosaic
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mosaic

3781 Marlborough AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4690 Wightman St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

4690 Wightman St.

4690 Wightman StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3845 47th St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3845 47th St.

3845 47th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4054
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4054

4054 Highland AveSan Diego, CA 92105

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4142 44th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4142 44th St

4142 44th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4350 Maple St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4350 Maple St

4350 Maple StSan Diego, CA 92105
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The Dorado
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Dorado

4173 36th StSan Diego, CA 92104
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The Marlin
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Marlin

4057 37th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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5020 Wightman St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5020 Wightman St

5020 Wightman StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4723 Polk Ave
Studio Apartments

4723 Polk Ave

4723 Polk AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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Home Garden Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Home Garden Apartments

4750-4770 Home AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4162 51st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4162 51st St

4162 51st StSan Diego, CA 92105

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Cheapest Available City Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Heights area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 4050 38th Street priced from $1,650. Pacific Cove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable City Heights apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4050 38th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650
Pacific CoveStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
4167 CHEROKEE AVENUE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,695
4060 Euclid North Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,699
36TH STREET 4049 - 10 Units1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Fairmount Ave Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,750
FRH1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,795
3845 47th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
4690 Wightman St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
Auburn 2019 - Offboarding TBD2/12BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Heights, CA

As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the City Heights area is the $2.67 price per square foot 5071 Sterling Ct Model at 5071 Sterling Ct, Unit 5071 in the in the City Heights neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value City Heights apartment is the 2 Bed, 1 Bath Model at The Ridge Apartments in City Heights starting at $2,395 with a $2.90 price per square foot in the Mt Hope neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5071 Sterling Ct, Unit 50715071 Sterling Ct3BR,1BA$2.67
The Ridge Apartments in City Heights2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.90
49th Street Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.69
4690 Wightman St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.69
FRH1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.74
3845 47th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.77
Fairmount Ave Apartments1/11BR,1BA$3.18
4060 Euclid North Apartments1/11BR,1BA$3.09
4167 CHEROKEE AVENUE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.39
Pacific CoveStudioStudio ,1BA$4.46

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Heights Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom City Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in City Heights is starting from $1,995 at Auburn 2019 - Offboarding TBD.

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