Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emerald Hills Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $768 (50 Rentals)

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property at 5732 Michael St
$2,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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5732 Michael St

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
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Cascade Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cascade Apartments

5826-5848 Streamview DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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Villa Encantada
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Encantada

505 62nd StSan Diego, CA 92114
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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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Naranja Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Naranja Apartments

5256 Naranja StSan Diego, CA 92114
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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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Sea Breeze Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Breeze Gardens

4808-4888 Logan AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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4307
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4307

3522 College AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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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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4350 Maple St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4350 Maple St

4350 Maple StSan Diego, CA 92105

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Olivewoods Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Olivewoods Gardens

2855-2885 55th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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property at 1827 Sonoma Ln
$1,950

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1827 Sonoma Ln, Unit STUDIO LOFT

1827 Sonoma Ln
Lemon GroveCA91945
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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. **.5218-5224 Imperial Ave. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. 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
**.5218-5224 Imperial Ave.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
Willie James Jones (Defay/Perez)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,695
43071BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,710
Hillside Views Apartments2/12BR,1BA$1,843
Tierra Del Rey1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Patio1BR,1BA$1,925
Woodman Village1/1 Plan A1BR,1BA$1,995
Auburn 2019 - Offboarding TBD2/12BR,1BA$1,995
Villa Hermosa Apartments2/1 R2BR,1BA$2,050
WJJ2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,234

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerald Hills, CA

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emerald Hills area is the $2.76 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Rodessia Luxury Apartments - 312 S 49th St in the in the Mt Hope neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Emerald Hills apartment is the 5443 Imperial Ave Model at 5443 Imperial Ave, Unit 5443 starting at $2,500 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Mt Hope 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.
Rodessia Luxury Apartments - 312 S 49th St3 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$2.76
5443 Imperial Ave, Unit 54435443 Imperial Ave2BR,1BA$2.50
Park Crest ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.55
5071 Sterling Ct, Unit 50715071 Sterling Ct3BR,1BA$2.67
5415 Imperial Ave3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$2.57
Hillside Views Apartments2/12BR,1BA$2.11
The Ridge Apartments in City Heights2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.90
Villa Hermosa Apartments2/12BR,1BA$2.93
43071BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.85
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 $1,843 at Hillside Views Apartments.

What is the most affordable Emerald Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Emerald Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hillside Views Apartments and starts from $2,116.

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