Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastern San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (51 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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Legacy
$2,446 - $6,272
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Legacy

9320 Hillery DrSan Diego, CA 92126
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Ascent at Campus Life
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$2,641 - $4,101
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Ascent at Campus Life

9890 Graduate DrivewaySan Diego, CA 92131
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$2,750

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10016 Maya Linda Rd

San DiegoCA92126

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Poway Villas
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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
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Sofi Poway

13409 Midland 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 Carroll Apartments priced from $1,950. Casa Anita Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Eastern San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carroll ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Casa Anita ApartmentsFirst1BR,1BA$2,050
Pomerado Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Parklane Apartments1/1 Patio1BR,1BA$2,145
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2,174
Hourglass Park Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath Upstairs + Patio1BR,1BA$2,178
Countryside ApartmentsSage1BR,1BA$2,209
Gold Coast Apartments *First Month Free*Cypress Remodel1BR,1BA$2,250
Rancho VillasTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,300
Miramar Townhomes - Military HousingTwo Bedroom - MRTC22BR,2BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastern San Diego, CA

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastern San Diego area is the $2.89 price per square foot C1 Model at Ascent at Campus Life in the in the Scripps Ranch neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Eastern San Diego apartment is the Laguna Model at Montierra starting at $3,161 with a $2.96 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.
Ascent at Campus LifeC13BR,2BA$2.89
MontierraLaguna2BR,2BA$2.96
Miramar Townhomes - Military HousingTwo Bedroom - MRTB22BR,1.5BA$2.37
Oak Creek2 Bedrooms/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.58
Mira MontePlan 2A2BR,2BA$2.81
Allure at Scripps RanchMaple1BR,1BA$3.20
Carroll ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.82
Rancho VillasTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.88
Countryside ApartmentsSage1BR,1BA$3.01
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2.97

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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 $1,950 at Carroll 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 Rancho Villas.

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 Carroll Apartments and starts from $3,000.

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