Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastern San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (36 Rentals)

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Carroll Apartments
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$1,950 - $3,200
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Carroll Apartments

9494 Carroll Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92126
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Gold Coast Apartments
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$2,350 - $2,700
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 31

Gold Coast Apartments

9585 Gold Coast DrSan Diego, CA 92126
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Elan - Scripps Terrace
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$2,395 - $2,695
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Elan - Scripps Terrace

10940 Scripps Ranch BlvdSan Diego, CA 92131
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Ascent at Campus Life
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$2,671 - $4,227
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Ascent at Campus Life

9890 Graduate DrivewaySan Diego, CA 92131
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Poway Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Poway Villas

13001 Bowron RdPoway, CA 92064
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Village Pines
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Village Pines

13340-13348 Community RdPoway, CA 92064
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Sofi Poway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sofi Poway

13409 Midland RdPoway, CA 92064
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The Magnolia
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Magnolia

13126 Carriage RdPoway, CA 92064

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Eastern San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Eastern San Diego Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastern San Diego area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hourglass Park Apartments priced from $2,178. Pomerado Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Eastern San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hourglass Park Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath Upstairs + Patio1BR,1BA$2,178
Pomerado Gardens Apartments1x1 with patio1BR,1BA$2,200
Countryside ApartmentsSage1BR,1BA$2,209
Maya Linda Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,250
Miramar Townhomes - Military HousingTwo Bedroom - MRTC22BR,2BA$2,300
Sofi PowayWillow (Upgraded)1BR,1BA$2,306
West Village Poway ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$2,330
Penasquitos PointCorte Madera2BR,2BA$2,449
Oak Creek2 Bedrooms/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,450
Canyon View Apartments2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastern San Diego, CA

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastern San Diego area is the $2.72 price per square foot Magnolia Model at Allure at Scripps Ranch in the in the Mira Mesa neighborhood starting from $3,267. The second greatest value Eastern San Diego apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Carroll Apartments starting at $3,000 with a $2.78 price per square foot in the Mira Mesa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastern San Diego apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Allure at Scripps RanchMagnolia2BR,2BA$2.72
Carroll ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.78
Penasquitos PointCorte Madera2BR,2BA$2.39
Elan - Scripps Terrace2x22BR,2BA$2.65
Miramar Townhomes - Military HousingTwo Bedroom - MRTB22BR,1.5BA$2.37
Fightertown Apartments2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.88
Oak Creek2 Bedrooms/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.58
Ascent at Campus LifeA11BR,1.5BA$2.98
The QuincyTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.04
Countryside ApartmentsSage1BR,1BA$3.01

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastern San Diego Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Eastern San Diego Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Eastern San Diego Apartment is $2,178 at Hourglass Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Eastern San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Eastern San Diego is starting from $2,300 at Miramar Townhomes - Military Housing.

What is the most affordable Eastern San Diego Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Eastern San Diego Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Countryside Apartments and starts from $3,000.

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