Cheap Homes for Rent in City Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,400 (9 Rentals)

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property at 5164 Landis St

5164 Landis St

San DiegoCA92105

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property at 4056 Van Dyke Ave

4056 Van Dyke Ave

San DiegoCA92105

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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 Las Dos Palmas priced from $1,699. 4030 38th St #7 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,765. Here are the most affordable City Heights apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Las Dos Palmas1/11BR,1BA$1,699
4030 38th St #7U7nit #71BR,1BA$1,765
Pacific CoveStudioStudio,1BA$1,790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Heights, CA

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Heights area is the $3.02 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B Model at The Ridge Apartments in the in the Mt Hope neighborhood starting from $2,495. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B2BR,1BA$3.02
4463 Home Avenue Unit 2, Unit City Heights Condo4463 Home Avenue Unit 22BR,1.5BA$3.64
4143 Van Dyke Ave, Unit D4143 Van Dyke Ave2BR,1BA$3.33
3770 42nd Street2x12BR,1BA$2.93
4169 Myrtle Ave, Unit 4171 1 24169 Myrtle Ave1BR,1BA$3.63
4030 38th St #7U7nit #71BR,1BA$3.53
Las Dos Palmas1/11BR,1BA$3.40
Pacific CoveStudioStudio ,1BA$4.71

Frequently Asked Questions about City Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in City Heights?

There are currently 828 Apartments for Rent in City Heights, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,699 to $3,650. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in City Heights ranging from $1,495 to $4,000.

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 $1,495 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,448.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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