Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmont Park Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (45 Rentals)

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Southwest Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Southwest Village

323-338 Willie James Jones AveSan Diego, CA 92102
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Santa Fe Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Fe Manor

3835 Swift AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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Metro Villas Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Villas Apartments

4031-4091 39th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Vantaggio Broadway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vantaggio Broadway

2650 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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Aldea at Hamilton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aldea at Hamilton

3962 Hamilton StSan Diego, CA 92104
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Parkside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside

4035 Park Haven CtSan Diego, CA 92113
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2525 Broadway
Studio Apartments

2525 Broadway

2525 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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563 22nd St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

563 22nd St

563 22nd StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Euclid Terrace Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Euclid Terrace Apartments

240-260 Euclid AveSan Diego, CA 92114
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Bandar Salaam
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bandar Salaam

3810 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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Town Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Town Pines

3013 C StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Lions Gate
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lions Gate

1231 25th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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3070 Landis St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3070 Landis St

3070 Landis StSan Diego, CA 92104
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De Anza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

De Anza

2430-2444 30th StSan Diego, CA 92104
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2401-2415 G St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

2401-2415 G St.

2401 G StSan Diego, CA 92102
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3770 42nd Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

3770 42nd Street

3770 42nd StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Las Palmas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Las Palmas

3864 35th StSan Diego, CA 92104
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50th Street Villas
3 Bedroom Apartments

50th Street Villas

3845 50th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Monarch Studios
Studio Apartments

Monarch Studios

2955 Commercial StSan Diego, CA 92113

Fairmont Park, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairmont Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairmont Park area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at 3659 Van Dyke Avenue priced from $1,399. 4045 47th Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,599. Here are the most affordable Fairmont Park apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3659 Van Dyke AvenueStudio ADUStudio,1BA$1,399
4045 47th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,599
3770 42nd Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,599
E StreetE Street 01Studio,1BA$1,695
Pacific CoveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
4142 44th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,795
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmont Park, CA

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairmont Park area is the $2.85 price per square foot The O'Neil North Park Model at The O'Neil North Park in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Fairmont Park apartment is the 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 12A, 14, 19, 20 Model at The Parker starting at $2,750 with a $2.89 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairmont Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The O'Neil North ParkThe O'Neil North Park2BR,2BA$2.85
The Parker1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 12A, 14, 19, 202BR,1BA$2.89
The Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.59
The Eldorado ManorRemodeled 2-22BR,2BA$2.66
5073 Sterling Ct5073 Sterling Ct3BR,1BA$2.67
1829 31st St, Unit B1829 31st St2BR,1.5BA$2.94
4068 Oakcrest Dr, Unit 34068 Oakcrest Dr1BR,1BA$2.28
Creekside Villas Apartments2X12BR,1BA$2.96
3967 Illinois St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.93
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$2.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairmont Park, San Diego, CA

Ranked #44

Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States, including San Diego. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Fairmont Park Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairmont Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fairmont Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairmont Park is under $1,800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairmont Park?

The cheapest apartment in Fairmont Park is 3770 42nd Street which is listed at $1,599, while the average apartment in Fairmont Park costs $4,999.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairmont Park?

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 1 regular apartments in Fairmont Park 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 Fairmont Park?

Cheap apartments in Fairmont Park have an average cost of $218 which is $4,781 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairmont Park.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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