
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Village Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (16 Rentals)
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Studio 15

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Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!

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532 21st St
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830 Park Blvd

WLA 509 Park

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Studios435: Furnished Studios with Modern Esthetic

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Entrada

Market Street 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 | $2,144 | $974 | $3,300 |
| East Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,006 | $1,700 | $5,795 |
| East Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,932 | $2,581 | $9,495 |
| East Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,555 | $3,095 | $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, | $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 |
| 830 Park Blvd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Village, CA
As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Village area is the $3.39 price per square foot 10th & Island - Two Bedroom/Two Bath 1,189 Sq Ft Model at Urbana Rental Flats in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,025. The second greatest value East Village apartment is the 2 Bed Model at Vela Apartment Homes starting at $3,230 with a $3.76 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana Rental Flats | 10th & Island - Two Bedroom/Two Bath 1,189 Sq Ft | 2BR,2BA | $3.39 |
| Vela Apartment Homes | 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $3.76 |
| Vera Cortez Hill | A2 (Premium) | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
| Villa De Oro Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.90 |
| Nova Apartment Homes | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.76 |
| Griffis East Village | Alabama Platinum | Studio ,1BA | $3.76 |
| 900 F Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $3.85 |
| 1055 6th Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| City Villas Apartments | 1x1c | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
| 830 Park Blvd | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.68 |
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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!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Village Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Village?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Village is under $1,885.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Village?
The cheapest apartment in East Village is 830 Park Blvd which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in East Village costs $5,035.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Village?
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 24 regular apartments in East Village 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 East Village?
Cheap apartments in East Village have an average cost of $309 which is $4,726 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Village.
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