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City Heights, San Diego, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in City Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Heights Studio Apartments | $1,840 | $1,785 | $1,895 |
| City Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,924 | $1,695 | $2,395 |
| City Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,692 | $2,025 | $3,650 |
| City Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,022 | $2,795 | $3,250 |
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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 Xav Las Dos Palmas priced from $1,695. 4142 44th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable City Heights apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xav Las Dos Palmas | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| 4142 44th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Pacific Cove | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,030 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Heights, CA
As of October 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Heights area is the $2.54 price per square foot 3854 46th St Model at 3854 46th St, Unit apt 1 in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,410. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3854 46th St, Unit apt 1 | 3854 46th St | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
| 4463 Home Avenue Unit 2, Unit City Heights Condo | 4463 Home Avenue Unit 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.64 |
| The Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| 4143 Van Dyke Ave, Unit D | 4143 Van Dyke Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| 3770 42nd Street | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| Xav Las Dos Palmas | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
| Pacific Cove | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.06 |
| 4142 44th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $4.63 |
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 $1,695 at Xav 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 $2,200 at 3770 42nd Street.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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