Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Darnall Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (32 Rentals)

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$2,290

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4529 Valencia Dr

San DiegoCA92115
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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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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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$2,149 - $3,299
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Casa La Mesa

4395 70th StLa Mesa, CA 91942
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property at 7012 Casa Ln

$2,450

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7012 Casa Ln

Lemon GroveCA91945
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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 $1,024. 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$1,024
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
University Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,450
The Dalton Apartments1 Bed Premium1BR,1BA$1,825
Tierra Del Rey1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,845
Willow Glen Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,850
Dorado PlazaPlan A1BR,1BA$1,895
Hillside Terrace Apartments1X1 MRK1BR,1BA$1,999
Lantana Hills Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath Garage1BR,1BA$2,065
Campus Village Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$2,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Darnall, CA

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Darnall area is the $0.60 price per square foot 4x4 B Model at The Rive San Diego in the in the Rolando neighborhood starting from $1,024. The second greatest value Darnall apartment is the 4 Beds, 2 baths Model at 4464 Arendo Dr starting at $4,200 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 Diego4x4 B4BR,4BA$0.60
4464 Arendo Dr4 Beds, 2 baths4BR,2BA$2.88
Casa La Mesa2x2 C2BR,2BA$2.75
Campus Village Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$3.09
Lantana Hills Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath Garage1BR,1BA$3.18
Hillside Terrace Apartments1X1 MRK1BR,1BA$3.25
The Dalton Apartments1 Bed Premium1BR,1BA$3.04
Dorado PlazaPlan A1BR,1BA$3.32
University Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.64
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.75

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The Student Renter's Ultimate Guide to Finding the Perfect San Diego Neighborhood to Rent

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Darnall, San Diego, CA

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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 $4,200.

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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