Cheap Homes for Rent in Eastern San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,400 (12 Rentals)

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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. Mira Monte has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,007. 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
Mira MonteStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,007
Oak Creek1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,170
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2,174
Countryside ApartmentsSage1BR,1BA$2,204

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastern San Diego, CA

As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eastern San Diego area is the $2.89 price per square foot Laguna Model at Montierra in the in the Mira Mesa neighborhood starting from $3,089. The second greatest value Eastern San Diego apartment is the Hampton Model at Gold Coast Apartments starting at $2,650 with a $2.72 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.
MontierraLaguna2BR,2BA$2.89
Gold Coast ApartmentsHampton2BR,2BA$2.72
Miramar Townhomes - Military HousingTwo Bedroom - MRTB22BR,1.5BA$2.37
9336 Twin Trails Dr, Unit 1019336 Twin Trails Dr2BR,2BA$3.13
Carroll ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.82
Parklane Apartments2/1 Balcony2BR,1BA$3.00
Rancho VillasTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.13
Countryside ApartmentsSage1BR,1BA$3.01
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2.97
Oak Creek1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Eastern San Diego

What type of rentals are currently available in Eastern San Diego?

There are currently 102 Apartments for Rent in Eastern San Diego, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,950 to $6,030. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Eastern San Diego ranging from $1,400 to $10,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Eastern San Diego?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Eastern San Diego ranges from $1,400 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,640.

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