Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (8 Rentals)

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4031-4091 39th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3810 Winona AveSan 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 Studio unit found at Pacific Cove priced from $1,680. 4960-4970 Auburn Drive has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,999. Here are the most affordable City Heights apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific CoveStudioStudio,1BA$1,680
4960-4970 Auburn Drive2/12BR,1BA$1,999
The Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Heights, CA

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Heights area is the $2.59 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at The Ridge Apartments in the in the Mt Hope neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value City Heights apartment is the 4463 Home Avenue Unit 2 Model at 4463 Home Avenue Unit 2, Unit City Heights Condo starting at $3,000 with a $3.64 price per square foot in the Balboa Park 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.
The Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.59
4463 Home Avenue Unit 2, Unit City Heights Condo4463 Home Avenue Unit 22BR,1.5BA$3.64
4068 Oakcrest Dr, Unit 44068 Oakcrest Dr2BR,1BA$3.97
4171 1/2 Myrtle Ave, Unit 4171 1/24171 1/2 Myrtle Ave1BR,1BA$3.09
4260 Pepper Dr, Unit Studio on Pepper4260 Pepper DrStudio ,1BA$5.39

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 $1,999 at 4960-4970 Auburn Drive.

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