
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Emerald Hills Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,250 (34 Rentals)


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Naranja Apartments

619 42nd St

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3689 44th St, Unit 3689 44th street

6580 College Grove Dr

432 47th St

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66th Street
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Sterling Terrace-City Heights Adjacent

626 66th St

Terrace View Villas - Military Housing

Regency Centre Apartments

3328 Altadena Ave.

Las Dos Palmas

Hillside Views Apartments

4037 National Ave
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4350 Maple St

Olivewoods Gardens

320 Willie James Jones Ave

1827 Sonoma Ln

Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+

7111 Waite Dr

Tierra Del Rey

Hillside Terrace Apartments
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7025 Waite Dr, Unit 10A

Waite Terrace Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Emerald Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Hills Studio Apartments | $1,653 | $1,375 | $1,795 |
Emerald Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,049 | $1,250 | $5,066 |
| Emerald Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,316 | $1,895 | $2,900 |
| Emerald Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,354 | $2,400 | $8,990 |
| Emerald Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,435 | $1,225 | $9,826 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emerald Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Emerald Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Emerald Hills is under $2,175.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Emerald Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Emerald Hills is Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Emerald Hills costs $3,508.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Emerald Hills?
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 4 regular apartments in Emerald Hills 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 Emerald Hills?
Cheap apartments in Emerald Hills have an average cost of $544 which is $2,964 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Emerald Hills.
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