Cheap Homes for Rent in Emerald Hills Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $600 (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 Jean C. McKinney Manor priced from $834. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jean C. McKinney Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$834
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Xav Las Dos Palmas1/11BR,1BA$1,695
Naranja ApartmentsStudio - 70% AMIStudio,1BA$1,787
Tierra Del ReyA 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,848

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerald Hills, CA

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Emerald Hills area is the $3.02 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B Model at The Ridge Apartments in the in the Mt Hope neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Emerald Hills apartment is the 4463 Home Avenue Unit 2 Model at 4463 Home Avenue Unit 2, Unit City Heights Condo starting at $3,000 with a $3.64 price per square foot in the Balboa Park 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.
The Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B2BR,1BA$3.02
4463 Home Avenue Unit 2, Unit City Heights Condo4463 Home Avenue Unit 22BR,1.5BA$3.64
4013-4021 Logan AveTwo Bed/ Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.33
Casa Serena2/12BR,1BA$2.93
Jean C. McKinney Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.47
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.75
Xav Las Dos Palmas1/11BR,1BA$3.39
Naranja ApartmentsStudio - 70% AMIStudio ,1BA$4.37
Tierra Del ReyA 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.62
6359 Wunderlin Ave, Unit A6359 Wunderlin AveStudio ,1BA$10.00

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Emerald Hills, San Diego, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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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 $834 to $30,000. There are also 77 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Emerald Hills ranging from $675 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 $675 to $7,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,503.

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