Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emerald Hills Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (10 Rentals)

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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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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 1 Bed unit found at Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ priced from $1,400. Las Dos Palmas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable Emerald Hills apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Las Dos Palmas1/11BR,1BA$1,699
Casa Serena2/12BR,1BA$1,799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerald Hills, CA

As of January 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emerald Hills area is the $2.40 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 7101 Westview Pl in the in the Darnall neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Emerald Hills apartment is the 4070 Newton Ave Model at 4070 Newton Ave, Unit 4070 starting at $3,350 with a $3.05 price per square foot in the Mountain View 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.
7101 Westview Pl3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.40
4070 Newton Ave, Unit 40704070 Newton Ave3BR,3BA$3.05
Park Crest ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.41
4463 Home Avenue Unit 2, Unit City Heights Condo4463 Home Avenue Unit 22BR,1.5BA$3.64
The Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B2BR,1BA$3.02
Casa Serena2/12BR,1BA$2.57
Hillside Terrace Apartments1X1 MRK1BR,1BA$3.08
4350 Maple StOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.15
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.75
Las Dos Palmas1/11BR,1BA$3.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emerald Hills Apartments

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 $2,995.

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 1 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 $460 which is $2,535 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Emerald Hills.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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