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

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900 F Street

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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 |
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East Village Studio Apartments | $2,479 | $1,062 | $4,515 |
East Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,045 | $1,995 | $6,471 |
East Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,212 | $2,381 | $10,000+ |
East Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,979 | $3,355 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 19 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Peachtree Inn | Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,062 |
900 F Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Market Street Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,799 |
WLA 509 Park | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
Where Convenience meets Comfort at the Leo | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Strata | B2BD | 2BR,2BA | $2.39 |
801 Ash St, Unit 101 | 801 Ash St | 2BR,2BA | $3.55 |
Nova Apartment Homes | Studio Loft | Studio ,1BA | $2.93 |
Artisan | 1x1 - 728 | 1BR,1BA | $3.78 |
Griffis East Village | Lexington | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
Vela Apartment Homes | Studio Plus | Studio ,1BA | $3.69 |
City View | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
900 F Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
Where Convenience meets Comfort at the Leo | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.30 |
Vera Cortez Hill | S1 (Premium) | Studio ,1BA | $3.46 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Village, San Diego, CA
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Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA 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!
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 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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