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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 3770 42nd Street priced from $1,599. Pacific Cove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,610. Here are the most affordable City Heights apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3770 42nd Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,599
Pacific CoveStudioStudio,1BA$1,610
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,975
4960-4970 Auburn Drive2/12BR,1BA$1,999
The Plaza ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$2,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Heights, CA

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Heights area is the $3.16 price per square foot 152932- Renovated Model at Mission Pacific Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value City Heights apartment is the B1 Model at AZUL North Park starting at $4,105 with a $3.84 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mission Pacific Apartments152932- Renovated3BR,2BA$3.16
AZUL North ParkB12BR,2BA$3.84
The Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.59
5073 Sterling Ct5073 Sterling Ct3BR,1BA$2.67
4463 Home Avenue Unit 2, Unit City Heights Condo4463 Home Avenue Unit 22BR,1.5BA$3.64
Lantana Hills Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath Garage1BR,1BA$3.18
4171 1/2 Myrtle Ave, Unit 4171 1/24171 1/2 Myrtle Ave1BR,1BA$3.09
The Plaza ApartmentsPlan A REMODEL1BR,1BA$3.68
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.59
Parkview Terrace1 Bedroom & 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.90

Frequently Asked Questions about City Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in City Heights?

There are currently 832 Apartments for Rent in City Heights, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $8,232. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in City Heights ranging from $1,795 to $6,900.

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 $1,795 to $6,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,407.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in City Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in City Heights range from $2,400 to $3,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,650 to $4,185. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,900.

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