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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Cerro Studio Apartments | $2,117 | $1,650 | $2,659 |
| Del Cerro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,448 | $1,700 | $3,193 |
| Del Cerro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,757 | $855 | $4,128 |
| Del Cerro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,220 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Del Cerro 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,839 | $875 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Del Cerro Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
See all Apartments in San DiegoThe 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. Fifty Twenty-Five has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $890. 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 |
| Fifty Twenty-Five | 4BR/4BA - Semi Private - Elite (D) | 4BR,4BA | $890 |
| Victory on Paseo | 5BR/3BA - A | 5BR,3BA | $899 |
| College View | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1,670 |
| State | Minor | 1BR,1BA | $1,824 |
As of February 22, 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 $3,260 with a $2.58 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rive San Diego | 3x3 A | 3BR,3BA | $0.91 |
| Trio Townhomes | A1 | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.58 |
| 4577 50th St, Unit UnitB | 4577 50th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Courtyard on 68th | A | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
| The Penthouse Apartments MOVE IN BONUS | 2+2 Plan C | 2BR,2BA | $2.35 |
| Topaz | 3x3 A | 3BR,3BA | $1.76 |
| The Molokai Apartments | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
| Union Grantville | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
| Iconic on Alvarado: Off-Campus Student Housing | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Dorchester STOP IN FOR MOVE IN BONUS! | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
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Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Del Cerro is at Elan Mesa Lofts listed at $1,895.
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Del Cerro Apartment is $1,813 at State.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Del Cerro is starting from $995 at Fifty Twenty-Five.
The best deal on a cheap Del Cerro Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Victory on Paseo and starts from $1,050.
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