
Apartments for Rent in the City Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (865 Rentals) Page 2 of 18


Villa Escondido

3783 45th St

3121-3125 Fairmount Ave

3242 44th St

3018 44th St

3209-15 Fairmount Ave

3232 44th St

4485 QUINCE St

3003 Fairmount Ave
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3118-3124 Fairmount Ave

4343-4353 Poplar St

2842 Fairmount Ave

2836-2838 Fairmount Ave

4290 Poplar St

3338-3406 Fairmount Ave

3223-3229 Van Dyke Ave

3211 Van Dyke Ave

2731 44th St

4351-4361 Olive St
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3312-3322 43rd St

2734 44th St

2729 Fairmount Ave

Highland Canyon

3405 43rd St

2721 44th St

4634 E Thorn St

3429 43rd St

2706-2708 Highland Ave

3517 Highland Ave

2716 44th St

2702-2704 Highland Ave

2706 44th St

4309 Myrtle Ave

2745 44th St

2642-2648 44th St

2636 Highland Ave

3541 Highland Ave

2637 44th St

3543 Highland Ave

2633 Highland Ave

3546 Highland Ave

3545 44th St

2682 Fairmount Ave

2719-2729 46th St

3336 Van Dyke Ave

3306-3308 Van Dyke Ave

4251 Pepper Dr

2626 Highland Ave

2628 44th St
City Heights, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in City Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Heights Studio Apartments | $1,782 | $1,770 | $1,795 |
| City Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,860 | $1,745 | $2,000 |
| City Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,185 | $1,975 | $2,350 |
| City Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,013 | $3,200 | $8,827 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in City Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,828 | $2,195 | $3,600 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $3,353 | $2,688 | $3,950 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $6,695 | $6,695 | $6,695 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about City Heights
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the City Heights area of San Diego, CA?
As of today, August 29, 2026, there are currently 865 available City Heights apartments priced from $1,745 to $8,827, with an average monthly rent of $2,329.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom City Heights Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in City Heights ranges from $1,745 to $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,860.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in City Heights cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in City Heights range from $1,975 to $2,350. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,185.
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