Cheap Homes for Rent in Darnall Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (6 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ priced from $1,400. Vista Capri East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Darnall apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Vista Capri East1BR's No Patio1BR,1BA$1,695
Willow Glen Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Darnall, CA

As of August 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Darnall area is the $2.65 price per square foot 2x2 D Model at Casa La Mesa in the in the Rolando neighborhood starting from $2,755. The second greatest value Darnall apartment is the Spacious 3 Bed 2 Bath Apartment Near SDSU - Clo... Model at Campus Village Apartments starting at $2,925 with a $3.08 price per square foot in the College West 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.
Casa La Mesa2x2 D2BR,2BA$2.65
Campus Village ApartmentsSpacious 3 Bed 2 Bath Apartment Near SDSU - Clo...3BR,2BA$3.08
Hillside Terrace Apartments2X1 MRK2BR,1BA$3.04
Lantana Hills Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath Garage2BR,1BA$3.04
Dorado PlazaPlan B2BR,1BA$3.50
Vista Capri East1 BR's W/ Patio1BR,1BA$2.99
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.75
Willow Glen Apartments1/11BR,1BA$3.91
4244 58th St, Unit 14244 58th StStudio ,1BA$4.00
Tierra Del ReyA 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.74

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Darnall, San Diego, CA

Ranked #99

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Darnall

What type of rentals are currently available in Darnall?

There are currently 145 Apartments for Rent in Darnall, CA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $9,060. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Darnall ranging from $900 to $7,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Darnall?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Darnall ranges from $900 to $7,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,078.

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