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435 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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900 F StSan Diego, CA 92101
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699 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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East Village, San Diego, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Village?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Village Studio Apartments | $2,461 | $974 | $4,532 |
| East Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,083 | $1,950 | $6,264 |
| East Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,170 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
| East Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,956 | $3,355 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Village Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 Trolley Court priced from $974. Studio 15 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable East Village apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trolley Court | Standard | Studio,1BA | $974 |
| Studio 15 | Studios - 50% AMI - Utilities included | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Peachtree Inn | Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,062 |
| Harrington Heights - Affordable Housing | Studio - 50% AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,301 |
| WLA 509 Park | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Village, CA
As of August 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Village area is the $2.69 price per square foot 152322T- Renovated Model at Golden Pacific Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value East Village apartment is the 1150 J Street Model at 1150 J Street, Unit 309 starting at $3,950 with a $3.44 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Pacific Apartments | 152322T- Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $2.69 |
| 1150 J Street, Unit 309 | 1150 J Street | 2BR,2BA | $3.44 |
| 900 F Street | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.03 |
| City View | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $3.36 |
| Yale Lofts | 789 11th Avenue | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| 1752 National Ave, Unit 1 | 1752 National Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| 13th & Market | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
| Jade Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| Vela Apartment Homes | Studio Plus | Studio ,1BA | $3.58 |
| Vera Cortez Hill | S1 (Premium) | Studio ,1BA | $3.50 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Trolley Court listed at $974.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Village Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Village Apartment is $1,995 at City Villas Apartments.
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 $1,950 at Yale Lofts.
What is the most affordable East Village Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Village Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pinnacle Broadway and starts from $3,915.
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