Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Coronado Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (19 Rentals)

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1985 National Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1985 National Ave

1985 National AveSan Diego, CA 92113

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Lori Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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1012-1028 A AveCoronado, CA 92118
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411 2nd St

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756-770 D Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

756-770 D Ave

756-770 D AveCoronado, CA 92118

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Cheapest Available Coronado Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Coronado area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Victorian priced from $1,900. Bayside at Coronado has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,406. Here are the most affordable Coronado apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Victorian1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,900
Bayside at CoronadoStudioStudio,1BA$2,406
Elan Bella Mer Coronado2x22BR,2BA$3,650
830 E Ave2 bedroom2BR,2BA$4,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Coronado, CA

As of July 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Coronado area is the $3.56 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Elan Bella Mer Coronado in the in the Downtown San Diego neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Coronado apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at 830 E Ave starting at $4,299 with a $4.62 price per square foot in the Wooded Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Coronado apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elan Bella Mer Coronado2x22BR,2BA$3.56
830 E Ave2 bedroom2BR,2BA$4.62
2222 Julian Ave, Unit Couture Garden Cottage2222 Julian Ave1BR,1BA$4.00
The Victorian1 Bed1BR,1BA$4.47
Bayside at CoronadoStudioStudio ,1BA$5.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Coronado Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Coronado?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Coronado is under $4,299.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Coronado?

The cheapest apartment in Coronado is The Victorian which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in Coronado costs $7,656.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Coronado?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Coronado that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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