Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmount Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (64 Rentals)

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property at 3825 Van Dyke Ave

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

3825 Van Dyke Ave, Unit 6

3825 Van Dyke Ave
San DiegoCA92105

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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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Bandar Salaam
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bandar Salaam

3810 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4345 McClintock St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4345 McClintock St

4345 McClintock StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Santa Fe Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Fe Manor

3835 Swift AveSan Diego, CA 92104
Senior Living
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3770 42nd Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3770 42nd Street

3770 42nd StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4322 Van Dyke Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4322 Van Dyke Ave

4322 Van Dyke AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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Las Palmas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Las Palmas

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

50th Street Villas

3845 50th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Las Dos Palmas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Las Dos Palmas

2707 Highland AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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BC Chamoune
1 Bedroom Apartments

BC Chamoune

4065-4071 Chamoune AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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The Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Palms

5069 University AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4030 38th St #7
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4030 38th St #7

4030 38th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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City Heights Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

City Heights Square

4029 43rd StSan Diego, CA 92105
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property at 4064 Oakcrest Dr

$1,800

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$1,800
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4064 Oakcrest Dr

San DiegoCA92105
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4142 44th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4142 44th St

4142 44th StSan Diego, CA 92105
Senior Living
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4350 Maple St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4350 Maple St

4350 Maple StSan Diego, CA 92105

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Fairmount, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 Chamoune Senior Apartments priced from $1,400. Harris Family Senior Residence has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,577. Here are the most affordable Fairmount apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chamoune Senior ApartmentsThe Mission - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Harris Family Senior ResidenceAffordable Senior1BR,1BA$1,577
Las Dos Palmas1/1 Premium Photos1BR,1BA$1,695
5020 Wightman St2/12BR,1BA$1,999
4162 51st St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, CA

As of June 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairmount area is the $2.49 price per square foot 3854 46th St Model at 3854 46th St, Unit apt 7 in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,425. The second greatest value Fairmount apartment is the 2/1 Model at 5020 Wightman St starting at $1,999 with a $2.35 price per square foot in the City Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairmount apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3854 46th St, Unit apt 73854 46th St2BR,2BA$2.49
5020 Wightman St2/12BR,1BA$2.35
4162 51st St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.88
2582 Fairmount Ave, Unit Studio2582 Fairmount AveStudio ,1BA$3.13
Las Dos Palmas1/1 Premium Photos1BR,1BA$3.39
Harris Family Senior ResidenceAffordable Senior1BR,1BA$3.29
Chamoune Senior ApartmentsThe Balboa - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairmount, San Diego, CA

Ranked #162

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairmount Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairmount?

The cheapest apartment in Fairmount is Chamoune Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Fairmount costs $4,147.

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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