
Cheap Homes for Rent in Emerald Hills Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (13 Rentals)
Cheap Homes in the Emerald Hills area of San Diego.


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Emerald Hills, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Emerald Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Emerald Hills 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,879 | $2,090 | $3,995 |
Emerald Hills 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,719 | $1,300 | $6,900 |
Emerald Hills 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,251 | $3,595 | $7,400 |
Emerald Hills 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,097 | $3,995 | $4,200 |
Emerald Hills 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,500 | $5,500 | $5,500 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Emerald Hills Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 1 Bed unit found at Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ priced from $1,400. 2707 Highland Ave 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
2707 Highland Ave | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
View | Spectacle | 1BR,1BA | $1,791 |
Mar at Laurel | Tide | 1BR,1BA | $1,869 |
3719 Marlborough Avenue | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerald Hills, CA
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Emerald Hills area is the $3.09 price per square foot byvb1 Model at Bayview Hills – Military Housing in the in the South Encanto neighborhood starting from $3,579. The second greatest value Emerald Hills apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Vista Palmera starting at $2,995 with a $2.60 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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Bayview Hills – Military Housing | byvb1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.09 |
Vista Palmera | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.60 |
Chollas Heights Military Housing | cshb1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.89 |
The Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
View | Scenery | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
4692 Craigie St, Unit 4692 | 4692 Craigie St | 2BR,2BA | $3.28 |
La Perla | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.25 |
Creekside Villas Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.96 |
Mar at Laurel | Tide | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Emerald Hills
What type of rentals are currently available in Emerald Hills?
There are currently 568 Apartments for Rent in Emerald Hills, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $6,000. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Emerald Hills ranging from $1,095 to $7,400.
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 $1,095 to $7,400 with an average monthly rent of $3,567.
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 $4,320, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $6,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,579.
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