
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Del Cerro Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $300 (13 Rentals)
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Del Cerro, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Del Cerro?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Cerro Studio Apartments | $2,087 | $1,819 | $2,759 |
| Del Cerro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,405 | $1,595 | $3,299 |
| Del Cerro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,767 | $855 | $3,968 |
| Del Cerro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,915 | $930 | $6,500 |
| Del Cerro 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,498 | $850 | $7,425 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Del Cerro Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 $871. Here are the most affordable Del Cerro apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rive San Diego | 4x4 B | 4BR,4BA | $386 |
| Victory on Paseo | 5BR/3BA - A | 5BR,3BA | $871 |
| College View | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1,630 |
| State | Minor | 1BR,1BA | $1,663 |
| Aztec Pacific Apartments | 150611 | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Cerro, CA
As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Del Cerro area is the $2.56 price per square foot A1 Model at Trio Townhomes in the in the Del Cerro neighborhood starting from $3,228. The second greatest value Del Cerro apartment is the A Model at Courtyard on 68th starting at $2,400 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Rolando neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Del Cerro apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trio Townhomes | A1 | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.56 |
| Courtyard on 68th | A | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials" | 2+2 Plan C | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
| Topaz | 3x3 A | 3BR,3BA | $1.76 |
| The Rive San Diego | 2x2 B | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Casa La Mesa | 2x2 D | 2BR,2BA | $2.66 |
| 4473 Menlo Ave, Unit H | 4473 Menlo Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| Iconic on Alvarado: Off-Campus Student Housing | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| Victory on Paseo | 3BR/2BA - Poolhouse | 3BR,2BA | $2.65 |
| Latitude Apartments at Mission Valley | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
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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 $1,895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Del Cerro?
The cheapest apartment in Del Cerro is State which is listed at $1,663, while the average apartment in Del Cerro costs $10,875.
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 298 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 $1,439 which is $9,436 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Del Cerro.
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