
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Village Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (68 Rentals)
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Trolley Court

Studio 15

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Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!

Island Village Apartments

MBS Studios

830 Park Blvd

900 F Street

Market Street Village
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Entrada

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Tenth&G

Pinnacle on The Park

The Rey

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1055 6th Ave

ALX

Spire San Diego

Griffis East Village

F11 East Village

777 Sixth Ave, Unit 421

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Modera San Diego

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The Wyatt Makers Quarter

Minn, The
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800 Broadway

13th & Market

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625 Broadway

Artisan

Broadway Towers

1080 Park Blvd, Unit 710

1150 J St, Unit 415

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Diega

Radian

1169 20th St, Unit 1169
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1695 Logan Ave, Unit #2

206 Park Blvd, Unit 201

Villa Harvey Mandel

Living Q

Park 12 Podium

Los Vientos

The Leo

WLA 509 Park

The Empire

Alcove East Village
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East Village, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Village?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Village Studio Apartments | $2,322 | $900 | $4,040 |
| East Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,043 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| East Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,049 | $2,528 | $10,000+ |
| East Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,558 | $3,355 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 68 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 Arlington Apartments priced from $900. Trolley Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $974. Here are the most affordable East Village apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Apartments | Single Room Occupant | Studio, | $900 |
| Trolley Court | Standard | Studio, | $974 |
| Studio 15 | Studios - 50% AMI - Utilities included | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units! | Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,062 |
| Island Village Apartments | Studio ALL UTILITIES Included | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| MBS Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| The Leo | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,531 |
| STUDIOS435 | 435-212/312/412 | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
| WLA 509 Park | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| 900 F Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Village, CA
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Village area is the $2.86 price per square foot 1150 J St Model at 1150 J St, Unit 217 in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value East Village apartment is the 2J-4 Model at F11 East Village starting at $3,488 with a $3.25 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. |
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| 1150 J St, Unit 217 | 1150 J St | 2BR,2BA | $2.86 |
| F11 East Village | 2J-4 | 2BR,2BA | $3.25 |
| 13th & Market | Two Bedroom B2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.07 |
| Griffis East Village | Pueblo | 2BR,2BA | $3.30 |
| MBS Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.56 |
| Strata | Plan B (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $3.47 |
| Vera Cortez Hill | A1 (Premium) | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| 1055 6th Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
| City View | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
| The Leo | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.66 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Village, San Diego, CA
Ranked #17
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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!
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 Arlington Apartments listed at $900.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Village Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Village Apartment is $1,998 at Market Street Village.
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 $2,528 at Market Street Village.
What is the most affordable East Village Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Village Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Broadway Towers and starts from $3,865.
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