
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (8 Rentals)
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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 |
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City Heights Studio Apartments | $1,650 | $1,590 | $1,680 |
City Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,804 | $1,145 | $2,150 |
City Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,735 | $1,975 | $3,650 |
City Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,245 | $2,990 | $3,500 |
City Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,900 | $3,900 | $3,900 |
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There are currently 8 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pacific Cove | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,680 |
4960-4970 Auburn Drive | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,999 |
The Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
4463 Home Avenue Unit 2, Unit City Heights Condo | 4463 Home Avenue Unit 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.64 |
4068 Oakcrest Dr, Unit 4 | 4068 Oakcrest Dr | 2BR,1BA | $3.97 |
4171 1/2 Myrtle Ave, Unit 4171 1/2 | 4171 1/2 Myrtle Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
4260 Pepper Dr, Unit Studio on Pepper | 4260 Pepper Dr | Studio ,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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