6342 Plaza Cuernavaca
San DiegoCA92114
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emerald Hills Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (37 Rentals)
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215 Willie James Jones Ave, Unit 103
215 Willie James Jones AveSan Diego, CA 92102
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215 Willie James Jones Ave, Unit 103
215 Willie James Jones AveSan Diego, CA 92102
664 Carefree Dr
San DiegoCA92114
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Naranja Apartments
5256 Naranja StSan Diego, CA 92114
4006-4008 Delta St
San DiegoCA92113
2813-15 46th St
San DiegoCA92105
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619 42nd St
619 42nd StSan Diego, CA 92102
2985-2987 54th St
San DiegoCA92105
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Casa Serena Apartments
6455 Shaules AveSan Diego, CA 92114
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Southwest Village
323-338 Willie James Jones AveSan Diego, CA 92102
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Jean C. McKinney Manor
5641 Imperial AveSan Diego, CA 92114
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Cascade Apartments
5826-5848 Streamview DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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Parkside
4035 Park Haven CtSan Diego, CA 92113
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Hollywood Park Apartments
2404-2412 Fairmount AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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Euclid Terrace Apartments
240-260 Euclid AveSan Diego, CA 92114
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66th Street
630-636 66th StSan Diego, CA 92114
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Sterling Terrace-City Heights Adjacent
4999 Sterling CtSan Diego, CA 92105
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626 66th St
San DiegoCA92114
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Regency Centre Apartments
4765 Home AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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Terrace View Villas - Military Housing
4025 Home AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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Valencia Pointe
5930 Division StSan Diego, CA 92114
3328 Altadena Ave.
San DiegoCA92105
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Los Dos Palmas Apartments
2707 Highland AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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Sea Breeze Gardens
4808-4888 Logan AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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Hillside Views Apartments
5471 Bayview Heights PlSan Diego, CA 92105
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Harbor View Villas
404 N 47th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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2527 Tuberose St
San DiegoCA92105
2762 Ridge View Dr
San DiegoCA92105
4037 National Ave
San DiegoCA92113
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4350 Maple St
4350 Maple StSan Diego, CA 92105
1827 Sonoma Ln
Lemon GroveCA91945
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Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+
3281 College PlLemon Grove, CA 91945
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7111 Waite Dr
7111 Waite DrLa Mesa, CA 91941
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$1,860 - $2,1951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Tierra Del Rey
6985 Waite DrLa Mesa, CA 91941
418 Honeysuckle Ln
National CityCA91950
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Waite Terrace Apartments
7137 Waite DrLa Mesa, CA 91941
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Emerald Hills, San Diego, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Emerald Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Emerald Hills Studio Apartments | $1,621 | $1,375 | $1,795 |
| Emerald Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,045 | $1,250 | $5,028 |
| Emerald Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,328 | $1,895 | $2,900 |
| Emerald Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,655 | $2,400 | $8,518 |
| Emerald Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,591 | $1,225 | $9,826 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Naranja Apartments | Studio - 70% AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Tierra Del Rey | A 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,860 |
| Casa Serena Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Hillside Terrace Apartments | 1X1 MRK | 1BR,1BA | $1,965 |
| Woodman Village Apartments | 1/1 Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
| Creekside Villas Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| Villa Hermosa I | 2/1 R | 2BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| Park Crest Apartments | C1 | 3BR,1BA | $2,655 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerald Hills, CA
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emerald Hills area is the $2.64 price per square foot 3/2 Upstairs Model at La Perla in the in the Mt Hope neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Emerald Hills apartment is the C1 Model at Park Crest Apartments starting at $2,655 with a $2.41 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| La Perla | 3/2 Upstairs | 3BR,2BA | $2.64 |
| Park Crest Apartments | C1 | 3BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Creekside Villas Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Villa Hermosa I | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| Casa Serena Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Hillside Terrace Apartments | 1X1 MRK | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| Woodman Village Apartments | 1/1 Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
| 3689 44th St, Unit 3689 44th street | 3689 44th St | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Naranja Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 70% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
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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 $2,655.
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 $3,445.
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 7 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 $575 which is $2,870 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Emerald Hills.
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