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

3813 46th St

3637 36th St

Auburn 2019 - Offboarding TBD

3521-3527 39th St

3591 45th St

2545 Fairmount Ave

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in City Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Heights Studio Apartments | $1,786 | $1,695 | $1,880 |
| City Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,823 | $1,745 | $1,900 |
| City Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,166 | $1,995 | $2,295 |
| City Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,456 | $2,400 | $8,929 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the City Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4050 38th Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Pacific Cove | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 4167 CHEROKEE AVENUE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| 4060 Euclid North Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| 36TH STREET 4049 - 10 Units | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Fairmount Ave Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| FRH | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| 3845 47th St. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| 4690 Wightman St. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Auburn 2019 - Offboarding TBD | 2/1 | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5071 Sterling Ct, Unit 5071 | 5071 Sterling Ct | 3BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| The Ridge Apartments in City Heights | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.90 |
| 49th Street Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| 4690 Wightman St. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| FRH | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| 3845 47th St. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Fairmount Ave Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| 4060 Euclid North Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| 4167 CHEROKEE AVENUE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
| Pacific Cove | Studio | Studio ,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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