Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (41 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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3770 42nd Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3770 42nd Street

3770 42nd 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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property at 1819 Oakshire Ct

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1819 Oakshire Ct

San DiegoCA92102
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4064 Oakcrest Dr

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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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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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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 $1,605. 4065 - 4071 Chamoune Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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
Pacific CoveStudioStudio,1BA$1,605
4065 - 4071 Chamoune Avenue1X11BR,1BA$1,695
Las Dos Palmas1/11BR,1BA$1,699
3770 42nd Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,699
Fairmount Ave Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,725
The Ridge Apartments in City Heights2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Heights, CA

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the City Heights area is the $2.51 price per square foot 3854 46th St Model at 3854 46th St, Unit apt 7 in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value City Heights apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath Model at The Ridge Apartments in City Heights starting at $2,300 with a $2.49 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.
3854 46th St, Unit apt 73854 46th St2BR,2BA$2.51
The Ridge Apartments in City Heights2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.49
4463 Home Avenue Unit 2, Unit City Heights Condo4463 Home Avenue Unit 22BR,1.5BA$3.64
4065 - 4071 Chamoune Avenue1X11BR,1BA$3.16
Las Dos Palmas1/11BR,1BA$2.95
Fairmount Ave Apartments1/11BR,1BA$3.45
3770 42nd Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.46
Pacific CoveStudioStudio ,1BA$4.22

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Heights Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom City Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom City Heights Apartment is $1,699 at Las Dos Palmas.

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 $2,125 at Pacific Cove.

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