
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmount Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (17 Rentals)
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Fairmount, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairmount?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fairmount Studio Apartments | $2,335 | $1,645 | $3,121 |
Fairmount 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,879 | $1,000 | $6,877 |
Fairmount 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,358 | $1,870 | $4,995 |
Fairmount 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,476 | $2,400 | $3,895 |
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Cheapest Available Fairmount Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairmount area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 3770 42nd Street priced from $1,599. 4142 44th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Fairmount apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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3770 42nd Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
4142 44th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Pacific Cove | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
Estudios de Stanson | Studio Furnished | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
Parkview Terrace | 1 Bedroom & 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,085 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, CA
As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairmount area is the $3.00 price per square foot 152922- Renovated Model at Mission Pacific Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Fairmount 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 Fairmount apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Mission Pacific Apartments | 152922- Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
The Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
5073 Sterling Ct | 5073 Sterling Ct | 3BR,1BA | $2.67 |
4463 Home Avenue Unit 2, Unit City Heights Condo | 4463 Home Avenue Unit 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.64 |
Ollie North Park Lofts | The Chicago | 1BR,1BA | $3.94 |
4171 1/2 Myrtle Ave, Unit 4171 1/2 | 4171 1/2 Myrtle Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
Parkview Terrace | 1 Bedroom & 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.90 |
South Park Place | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.29 |
Pacific Cove | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
3770 42nd Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairmount Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fairmount?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fairmount is at Estudios de Stanson listed at $2,000.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairmount Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairmount Apartment is $1,599 at 3770 42nd Street.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fairmount Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairmount is starting from $2,400 at The Ridge Apartments.
What is the most affordable Fairmount Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Fairmount Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at South Park Place and starts from $3,895.
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