Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emerald Hills Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (40 Rentals)

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property at 4006-4008 Delta St

$1,695 - $2,345

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4006-4008 Delta St

San DiegoCA92113
property at 2838 Fairmount Ave

$1,900

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$1,900
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2838 Fairmount Ave

San DiegoCA92105
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Southwest Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southwest Village

323-338 Willie James Jones AveSan Diego, CA 92102
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Jean C. McKinney Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jean C. McKinney Manor

5641 Imperial AveSan Diego, CA 92114
Senior Living
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Cascade Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cascade Apartments

5826-5848 Streamview DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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Parkside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside

4035 Park Haven CtSan Diego, CA 92113
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Euclid Terrace Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Euclid Terrace Apartments

240-260 Euclid AveSan Diego, CA 92114
Senior Living
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66th Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

66th Street

630-636 66th StSan Diego, CA 92114

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Valencia Pointe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valencia Pointe

5930 Division StSan Diego, CA 92114
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Las Dos Palmas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Las Dos Palmas

2707 Highland AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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SeaBreeze
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

SeaBreeze

4808-4888 Logan AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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Harbor View Villas
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor View Villas

404 N 47th StSan Diego, CA 92102
Senior Living
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property at 1819 Oakshire Ct

$1,795

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1819 Oakshire Ct

San DiegoCA92102

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4350 Maple St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4350 Maple St

4350 Maple StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Mesa Cove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mesa Cove

7025 Waite DrLa Mesa, CA 91941
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Emerald Hills, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Emerald Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Emerald Hills area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Naranja Apartments priced from $1,375. Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Emerald Hills apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Naranja ApartmentsStudio - 70% AMIStudio,1BA$1,375
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Las Dos Palmas1/11BR,1BA$1,699
Fairmount Ave Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,725
Tierra Del ReyA 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,875
Casa Serena2/12BR,1BA$1,995
Hillside Terrace Apartments1X1 MRK1BR,1BA$1,999
Villa Hermosa Apartments2/12BR,1BA$2,150
Park Crest ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2,166
Creekside Villas Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerald Hills, CA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emerald Hills area is the $2.99 price per square foot 3/2 Model at La Perla Apartments in the in the Mt Hope neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Emerald Hills apartment is the 5914 Streamview Dr Model at 5914 Streamview Dr, Unit 1 starting at $2,795 with a $2.90 price per square foot in the Oak Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Emerald Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
La Perla Apartments3/23BR,2BA$2.99
5914 Streamview Dr, Unit 15914 Streamview Dr3BR,1BA$2.90
The Ridge Apartments in City Heights2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.49
Park Crest ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.41
Creekside Villas Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.86
Villa Hermosa Apartments2/12BR,1BA$3.07
Casa Serena2/12BR,1BA$2.85
Hillside Terrace Apartments1X1 MRK1BR,1BA$3.25
Las Dos Palmas1/11BR,1BA$2.95
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emerald Hills Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Emerald Hills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Emerald Hills Apartment is $1,400 at Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Emerald Hills Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Emerald Hills is starting from $1,995 at Casa Serena.

What is the most affordable Emerald Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Emerald Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Crest Apartments and starts from $2,506.

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