Cheap Homes for Rent in City Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,700 (9 Rentals)

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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 $1,510. Las Dos Palmas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable City Heights apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific CoveStudioStudio,1BA$1,510
Las Dos Palmas1/1 Patio1BR,1BA$1,699
4350 Maple StOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Heights, CA

As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the City Heights area is the $2.73 price per square foot 2b1b (part reno) Model at The Ridge Apartments in City Heights in the in the Mt Hope neighborhood starting from $2,250. 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 Apartments in City Heights2b1b (part reno)2BR,1BA$2.73
4463 Home Avenue Unit 2, Unit City Heights Condo4463 Home Avenue Unit 22BR,1.5BA$3.64
3854 46th St, Unit apt 23854 46th St1BR,1BA$2.88
4350 Maple StOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.15
Las Dos Palmas1/1 Patio1BR,1BA$3.40
Pacific CoveStudioStudio ,1BA$3.97

Frequently Asked Questions about City Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in City Heights?

There are currently 829 Apartments for Rent in City Heights, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,510 to $3,899. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in City Heights ranging from $1,795 to $4,200.

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 $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,901.

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 $2,699 to $2,795, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,750 to $3,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,899.

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