Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Darnall Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $850 (32 Rentals)

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5732 Michael St

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Cascade Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cascade Apartments

5826-5848 Streamview DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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Vista Capri East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Capri East

4666 63rd StSan Diego, CA 92115
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4307

3522 College AveSan Diego, CA 92115

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Olivewoods Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Olivewoods Gardens

2855-2885 55th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Casa La Mesa
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Casa La Mesa

4395 70th StLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Mateus Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mateus Apartments

6925 Boulevard DrLa Mesa, CA 91941
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Darnall, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Darnall Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Darnall area of San Diego, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at The Rive San Diego priced from $1,034. Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Darnall apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Rive San Diego4x4 B4BR,4BA$1,034
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
University Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,450
Dorado PlazaPlan A1BR,1BA$1,720
43071BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Willow Glen Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,850
Tierra Del Rey1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Patio1BR,1BA$1,925
Hillside Terrace Apartments1X1 MRK1BR,1BA$1,950
Casa La Mesa1x1 A1BR,1BA$2,149
Lantana Hills Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath Garage2BR,1BA$2,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Darnall, CA

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Darnall area is the $1.04 price per square foot 2x2 B Model at The Rive San Diego in the in the Rolando neighborhood starting from $1,129. The second greatest value Darnall apartment is the 6305 Acorn St Model at 6305 Acorn St, Unit 6305 starting at $2,595 with a $2.88 price per square foot in the Rolando neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Darnall apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Rive San Diego2x2 B2BR,2BA$1.04
6305 Acorn St, Unit 63056305 Acorn St2BR,2BA$2.88
Campus Village ApartmentsRenovated 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment Near SDSU With...2BR,1BA$3.09
Lantana Hills Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath Garage2BR,1BA$3.04
Casa La Mesa1x1 A1BR,1BA$3.07
43071BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.92
Willow Glen Apartments1/11BR,1BA$3.08
Dorado PlazaPlan A1BR,1BA$3.02
University Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.64
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Darnall Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Darnall?

The cheapest apartment in Darnall is Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Darnall costs $2,245.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Darnall?

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 8 regular apartments in Darnall that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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