Cheap Homes for Rent in the Eastern San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,900 (20 Rentals)

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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 $2,200. Miramar Townhomes - Military Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here are the most affordable Eastern San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pomerado Gardens Apartments1x1 with patio1BR,1BA$2,200
Miramar Townhomes - Military HousingTwo Bedroom - MRTC22BR,2BA$2,300
Sofi PowayWillow (Upgraded)1BR,1BA$2,348
Penasquitos PointCorte Madera2BR,2BA$2,449
Canyon View Apartments2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastern San Diego, CA

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastern San Diego area is the $2.53 price per square foot 11673 Compass Point Dr N Model at 11673 Compass Point Dr N, Unit 11673 Compass Point Dr N, Unit 3 in the in the Mira Mesa neighborhood starting from $4,395. The second greatest value Eastern San Diego apartment is the Magnolia Model at Allure at Scripps Ranch starting at $3,239 with a $2.70 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.
11673 Compass Point Dr N, Unit 11673 Compass Point Dr N, Unit 311673 Compass Point Dr N4BR,2.5BA$2.53
Allure at Scripps RanchMagnolia2BR,2BA$2.70
Carroll ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.78
Penasquitos PointCorte Madera2BR,2BA$2.39
Elan - Scripps Terrace2x22BR,2BA$2.75
Miramar Townhomes - Military HousingTwo Bedroom - MRTB22BR,1.5BA$2.37
Fightertown Apartments2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.67
Ascent at Campus LifeA11BR,1.5BA$2.88
Casa Mira View ApartmentsCMV I - Panzano1BR,1BA$3.20
Parklane Apartments2/1 Remodel2BR,1BA$3.06

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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 103 Apartments for Rent in Eastern San Diego, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,700 to $9,916. There are also 67 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Eastern San Diego ranging from $1,900 to $6,495.

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 $1,900 to $6,495 with an average monthly rent of $3,973.

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