Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Del Cerro Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $300 (91 Rentals)

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Victory on Paseo
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$914 - $2,415
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$914 - $2,415
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$914 - $2,415
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Victory on Paseo

5505 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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property at 7647 Mission Gorge Rd

$1,250

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$1,250
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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7647 Mission Gorge Rd, Unit #28

7647 Mission Gorge Rd
San DiegoCA92120
property at 4775 54th St

$1,495 - $2,295

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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4775 54th St

San DiegoCA92115
property at 6505 Saranac St

$1,495 - $2,195

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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6505 Saranac St

San DiegoCA92115

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64 Forty
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$1,980 - $3,280
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64 Forty

6440 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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property at 6735 Amherst St

$2,000

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6735 Amherst St, Unit 2E

6735 Amherst St
San DiegoCA92115
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Gravity
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$2,106 - $5,190
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Gravity

4560 Mission Gorge PlSan Diego, CA 92120
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property at 6730 Mohawk St

$2,125 - $2,645

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6730 Mohawk St

San DiegoCA92115

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Winona Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winona Towers

4544 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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4568 Altadena Ave
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4568 Altadena Ave

4568 Altadena AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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4781 SEMINOLE Dr
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4781 SEMINOLE Dr

4781 SEMINOLE DrSan Diego, CA 92115
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4382 53rd St
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4382 53rd St

4382 53rd StSan Diego, CA 92115
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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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Pacific Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Pines

4366 Menlo AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Del Cerro, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Del Cerro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Del Cerro area of San Diego, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at The Rive San Diego priced from $386. Victory on Paseo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $914. Here are the most affordable Del Cerro apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Rive San Diego4x4 B4BR,4BA$386
Victory on Paseo5BR/3BA - A5BR,3BA$914
Fifty Twenty-Five4BR/4BA - Semi Private - Elite (D)4BR,4BA$921
College View4x44BR,4BA$1,690
Fleetwood Apartments5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,...Studio,1BA$1,775
The Belmont1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18...1BR,1BA$1,845
StateMinor1BR,1BA$1,886
Aztec Pacific Apartments1506111BR,1BA$1,895
La Cuesta1x11BR,1BA$1,895
PalmillaS1Studio,1BA$1,899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Cerro, CA

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Del Cerro area is the $0.91 price per square foot 3x3 A Model at The Rive San Diego in the in the Rolando neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Del Cerro apartment is the A1 Model at Trio Townhomes starting at $3,293 with a $2.61 price per square foot in the Del Cerro neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Del Cerro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Rive San Diego3x3 A3BR,3BA$0.91
Trio TownhomesA12BR,2.5BA$2.61
4577 50th St, Unit UnitB4577 50th St2BR,1BA$2.00
Courtyard on 68thA2BR,2BA$1.83
The Penthouse Apartments MOVE IN BONUS2+2 Plan C2BR,2BA$2.58
Topaz3x3 A3BR,3BA$1.74
Diplomat Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.48
Union GrantvilleB22BR,2BA$1.96
Iconic on Alvarado: Off-Campus Student HousingB12BR,2BA$1.84
Latitude Apartments at Mission ValleyOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.52

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including San Diego. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Del Cerro Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Del Cerro?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Del Cerro is under $1,899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Del Cerro?

The cheapest apartment in Del Cerro is The Belmont which is listed at $1,845, while the average apartment in Del Cerro costs $10,650.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Del Cerro?

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

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Del Cerro?

Cheap apartments in Del Cerro have an average cost of $937 which is $9,713 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Del Cerro.

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