Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Village Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (19 Rentals)

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Living Q
Studio Apartments

Living Q

1903-1911 K StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Park 12 Podium
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park 12 Podium

202 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101

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Vera Cortez Hill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vera Cortez Hill

1399 Ninth AveSan Diego, CA 92101

East Village, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Village Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Village area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Peachtree Inn priced from $1,062. 900 F Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable East Village apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Peachtree InnStandardStudio,1BA$1,062
900 F StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Market Street VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,799
WLA 509 Park0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,800
Where Convenience meets Comfort at the LeoStudioStudio,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Village, CA

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Village area is the $2.39 price per square foot B2BD Model at Strata in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,878. The second greatest value East Village apartment is the 801 Ash St Model at 801 Ash St, Unit 101 starting at $3,900 with a $3.55 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Village apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
StrataB2BD2BR,2BA$2.39
801 Ash St, Unit 101801 Ash St2BR,2BA$3.55
Nova Apartment HomesStudio LoftStudio ,1BA$2.93
Artisan1x1 - 7281BR,1BA$3.78
Griffis East VillageLexington1BR,1BA$3.66
Vela Apartment HomesStudio PlusStudio ,1BA$3.69
City ViewPlan C1BR,1BA$3.64
900 F Street1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$3.62
Where Convenience meets Comfort at the LeoStudioStudio ,1BA$3.30
Vera Cortez HillS1 (Premium)Studio ,1BA$3.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Village, San Diego, CA

Ranked #14

Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including East Village, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the East Village Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

83 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

79 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Village Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Village?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Village is at Peachtree Inn listed at $1,062.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Village Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Village Apartment is $2,095 at 900 F Street.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Village Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Village is starting from $2,495 at 900 F Street.

What is the most affordable East Village Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Village Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vela Apartment Homes and starts from $3,723.

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