Cheap Homes for Rent in City Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (11 Rentals)

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property at 4064 Oakcrest Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4064 Oakcrest Dr

San DiegoCA92105
property at 3610 44th St

$2,195

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3610 44th St

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 4060 Euclid North Apartments priced from $1,725. 3770 42nd Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,745. Here are the most affordable City Heights apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4060 Euclid North Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,725
3770 42nd Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,745
Fairmount Ave Apartments2/12BR,1BA$2,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Heights, CA

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the City Heights area is the $4.77 price per square foot 2520 Haller St Model at 2520 Haller St, Unit The Overlook in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value City Heights apartment is the 2/1 Model at Fairmount Ave Apartments starting at $2,099 with a $2.54 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.
2520 Haller St, Unit The Overlook2520 Haller St2BR,1BA$4.77
Fairmount Ave Apartments2/12BR,1BA$2.54
3689 44th St, Unit 3689 44th street3689 44th St1BR,1BA$3.29
4060 Euclid North Apartments1/11BR,1BA$3.14
3770 42nd Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.58

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 $850 to $4,200. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in City Heights ranging from $1,395 to $4,500.

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 $1,395 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,856.

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