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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 | $1,640 | $1,640 | $1,640 |
Fairmount 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,914 | $1,695 | $2,495 |
Fairmount 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,561 | $2,000 | $3,650 |
Fairmount 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,797 | $2,700 | $2,895 |
Fairmount 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,100 | $5,100 | $5,100 |
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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 Xav Las Dos Palmas priced from $1,695. 4142 44th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. 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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Xav Las Dos Palmas | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
4142 44th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Pacific Cove | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,030 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, CA
As of September 30, 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. |
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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 |
4225 Estrella Ave, Unit 4 | 4225 Estrella Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
4323 Central Ave | 4323 Central Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.19 |
2670 Montclair St | 2670 Montclair St | 2BR,1BA | $3.60 |
Xav Las Dos Palmas | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
4142 44th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $4.63 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairmount Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairmount Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairmount Apartment is $1,695 at Xav Las Dos Palmas.
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.
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