Cheap Homes for Rent in East Village Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (16 Rentals)

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206 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92101
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1080 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92101
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427 Ninth Ave

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550 15th St

San DiegoCA92101

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 Studio Fifteen- AFFORDABLE HOUSING ONLY priced from $1,050. Peachtree Inn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,062. Here are the most affordable East Village apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Studio Fifteen- AFFORDABLE HOUSING ONLYStudios - 50% AMI - Utilities includedStudio,1BA$1,050
Peachtree InnStandardStudio,1BA$1,062
WLA 509 Park0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550
Studios435: Furnished Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,750
Alcove East VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,779

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Village, CA

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Village area is the $3.44 price per square foot 1150 J Street Model at 1150 J Street, Unit 309 in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value East Village apartment is the 2x2 - 1128 Model at Artisan starting at $3,999 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.
1150 J Street, Unit 3091150 J Street2BR,2BA$3.44
Artisan2x2 - 11282BR,2BA$3.55
801 Ash St, Unit 101801 Ash St2BR,2BA$2.91
900 F Street2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.86
Yale Lofts789 11th Avenue2BR,1BA$2.32
13th & MarketOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$3.51
Golden Pacific Apartments152311B- Upgrade1BR,1BA$3.68
Vela Apartment HomesStudioStudio ,1BA$3.55
Vera Cortez HillS1 (Premium)Studio ,1BA$3.44
WLA 509 Park0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.48

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Village

What type of rentals are currently available in East Village?

There are currently 199 Apartments for Rent in East Village, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $24,291. There are also 83 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Village ranging from $1,500 to $10,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Village?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Village ranges from $1,500 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,678.

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