Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (54 Rentals)

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1811 Parrot St, Unit ADU
$2,000
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$2,000
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Studio Apartment Available Jun 20

1811 Parrot St, Unit ADU

1811 Parrot StSan Diego, CA 92105
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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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3770 42nd Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3770 42nd Street

3770 42nd StSan 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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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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$1,800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4064 Oakcrest Dr

San DiegoCA92105

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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

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3770 42nd Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
Las Dos Palmas1/11BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Heights, CA

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the City Heights area is the $2.49 price per square foot 3854 46th St Model at 3854 46th St, Unit apt 7 in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,425. The second greatest value City Heights apartment is the 2520 Haller St Model at 2520 Haller St, Unit The Overlook starting at $4,200 with a $4.77 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.
3854 46th St, Unit apt 73854 46th St2BR,2BA$2.49
2520 Haller St, Unit The Overlook2520 Haller St2BR,1BA$4.77
5020 Wightman St2/12BR,1BA$2.35
3689 44th St, Unit 3689 44th street3689 44th St1BR,1BA$3.29
Las Dos Palmas1/11BR,1BA$2.95
3770 42nd Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.19

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 5020 Wightman St.

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