Cheap Homes for Rent in Emerald Hills Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (11 Rentals)

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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. Casa Serena has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,975. 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
Casa Serena2/12BR,1BA$1,975
4960-4970 Auburn Drive2/12BR,1BA$1,999
Creekside Villas Apartments2X12BR,1BA$2,295
The Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerald Hills, CA

As of July 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Emerald Hills area is the $2.89 price per square foot cshb1.5 Model at Chollas Heights Military Housing in the in the Oak Park neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Emerald Hills apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at The Ridge Apartments starting at $2,400 with a $2.59 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.
Chollas Heights Military Housingcshb1.52BR,1.5BA$2.89
The Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.59
4463 Home Avenue Unit 2, Unit City Heights Condo4463 Home Avenue Unit 22BR,1.5BA$3.64
Hillside Terrace Apartments2X1 MRK2BR,1BA$3.04
Creekside Villas Apartments2X12BR,1BA$2.98
4013-4021 Logan AveTwo Bed/ Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.33
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.75
302 S Kenton Ave, Unit B302 S Kenton AveStudio ,1BA$3.28
6359 Wunderlin Ave, Unit Unit A6359 Wunderlin AveStudio ,1BA$10.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Emerald Hills

What type of rentals are currently available in Emerald Hills?

There are currently 543 Apartments for Rent in Emerald Hills, CA with pricing that ranges from $768 to $4,800. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Emerald Hills ranging from $900 to $7,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Emerald Hills?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Emerald Hills ranges from $900 to $7,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,855.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Emerald Hills?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Emerald Hills range from $2,950 to $4,780, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,200 to $4,395. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,579.

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