Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastern San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (30 Rentals)

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Poway Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Poway Villas

13001 Bowron RdPoway, CA 92064

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Village Pines
2 Bedroom Apartments

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
1 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 Pomerado Gardens Apartments priced from $2,000. The Quincy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable Eastern San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pomerado Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$2,000
The QuincyStudioStudio,1BA$2,095
Oak Creek1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Mira Monte1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,169
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2,174
Countryside ApartmentsSage1BR,1BA$2,204
Maya Linda Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,275
Sofi PowayWillow (Upgraded)1BR,1BA$2,288
Parklane Apartments *$500 OFF*2 x 1 upstairs2BR,1BA$2,295
Miramar Townhomes - Military HousingTwo Bedroom - MRTC22BR,2BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastern San Diego, CA

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eastern San Diego area is the $3.12 price per square foot 3B2B (Upgraded) Model at Sofi Canyon Hills in the in the Mira Mesa neighborhood starting from $3,839. The second greatest value Eastern San Diego apartment is the Laguna Model at Montierra starting at $3,178 with a $2.97 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.
Sofi Canyon Hills3B2B (Upgraded)3BR,2BA$3.12
MontierraLaguna2BR,2BA$2.97
Parklane Apartments *$500 OFF*3x2 with balconies3BR,2BA$3.13
Elan Scripps TerraceAllure2BR,2BA$2.75
Miramar Townhomes - Military HousingTwo Bedroom - MRTB22BR,1.5BA$2.37
Carroll ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.82
Rancho VillasTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.13
Countryside ApartmentsSage1BR,1BA$3.01
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2.97
Oak Creek1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.00

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California including Eastern San Diego, 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, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastern San Diego Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastern San Diego?

The cheapest apartment in Eastern San Diego is Pomerado Gardens Apartments which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Eastern San Diego costs $5,186.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eastern San Diego?

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 3 regular apartments in Eastern San Diego 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 Eastern San Diego?

Cheap apartments in Eastern San Diego have an average cost of $217 which is $4,969 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastern San Diego.

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