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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmount Studio Apartments | $1,768 | $1,675 | $1,799 |
| Fairmount 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,840 | $1,699 | $2,200 |
| Fairmount 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,415 | $1,975 | $3,650 |
| Fairmount 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,595 | $3,595 | $3,595 |
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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 $1,695. Las Dos Palmas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable Fairmount apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3770 42nd Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Las Dos Palmas | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Harris Family Senior Residence | Affordable Senior | 1BR,1BA | $1,774 |
| Pacific Cove | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,790 |
| 4142 44th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, CA
As of December 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairmount area is the $2.05 price per square foot 3819 Wilson Ave Model at 3819 Wilson Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Fairmount apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B Model at The Ridge Apartments starting at $2,495 with a $3.02 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3819 Wilson Ave, Unit 1 | 3819 Wilson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| The Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| 4463 Home Avenue Unit 2, Unit City Heights Condo | 4463 Home Avenue Unit 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.64 |
| 4169 Myrtle Ave, Unit 4171 1 2 | 4169 Myrtle Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
| 4350 Maple St | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| Las Dos Palmas | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| Harris Family Senior Residence | Affordable Senior | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
| 4142 44th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $4.63 |
| 3770 42nd Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.45 |
| Pacific Cove | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.71 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairmount Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairmount?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairmount is under $2,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairmount?
The cheapest apartment in Fairmount is 3770 42nd Street which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Fairmount costs $3,595.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairmount?
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 Fairmount that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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