Cheap Homes for Rent in the City Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,100 (5 Rentals)

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property at 3435 Isla Vista Dr

$1,400

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$1,400

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3435 Isla Vista Dr

San DiegoCA92105

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property at 4064 Oakcrest Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4064 Oakcrest Dr

San DiegoCA92105

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 Las Dos Palmas priced from $1,649. 5020 Wightman St 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Las Dos Palmas1/1 Premium Photos1BR,1BA$1,649
5020 Wightman St2/12BR,1BA$1,999
4162 51st St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Heights, CA

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the City Heights area is the $2.15 price per square foot 4064 Winona Ave Model at 4064 Winona Ave, Unit 4064 in the in the City Heights neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value City Heights apartment is the 2/1 Model at 5020 Wightman St starting at $1,999 with a $2.35 price per square foot in the City Heights 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.
4064 Winona Ave, Unit 40644064 Winona Ave2BR,1BA$2.15
5020 Wightman St2/12BR,1BA$2.35
Pacific CoveTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$3.00
4162 51st St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.88
2582 Fairmount Ave, Unit Studio2582 Fairmount AveStudio ,1BA$3.13
Las Dos Palmas1/1 Premium Photos1BR,1BA$3.30

Frequently Asked Questions about City Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in City Heights?

There are currently 838 Apartments for Rent in City Heights, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,595 to $8,565. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in City Heights ranging from $1,150 to $4,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in City Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in City Heights ranges from $1,150 to $4,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,492.

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