
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmount Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (69 Rentals)
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Chamoune Senior Apartments

4320 44th St, Unit 205

Harris Family Senior Residence

4126 39th St

Pacific Cove

4326 1/2 Swift Ave

3813 46th St

3825 Van Dyke Ave, Unit 6

4218 46th St, Unit 10
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4064 Winona Ave, Unit 4064

3637 36th St

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4226 Wilson Ave, Unit B

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4226 Wilson Ave, Unit B

3862 45th St

3522-3524 45th St

4352 1/2-4352 1/2 McClintock St

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3032 Vancouver Ave, Unit 3032 Vancouver Ave

3591-9593 45th St
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4345 McClintock St

3853-3865 Cherokee Ave

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Las Palmas

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4064 Oakcrest Dr
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4050-58 42nd St

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The Palms

4030 38th St #7

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4142 44th St

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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 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,682 | $1,400 | $2,100 |
| Fairmount 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,402 | $1,950 | $3,600 |
| Fairmount 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,385 | $2,400 | $7,731 |
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There are currently 69 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Fairmount Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamoune Senior Apartments | The Mission - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Harris Family Senior Residence | Affordable Senior | 1BR,1BA | $1,577 |
| Las Dos Palmas | 1/1 Premium Photos | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| 4060 Euclid North Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,815 |
| Pacific Cove | Two Bedroom B | 2BR,1BA | $2,190 |
| The Ridge Apartments in City Heights | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| Mid-City Family Apts - Affordable Housing | Project One | 2BR,1BA | $2,362 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, CA
As of August 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairmount area is the $1.75 price per square foot 2270 Boundary St Model at 2270 Boundary St, Unit Upper Unit in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Fairmount apartment is the 3034 Vancouver Ave Model at 3034 Vancouver Ave, Unit 3034 Vancouver Ave starting at $2,800 with a $2.80 price per square foot in the Balboa Park 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2270 Boundary St, Unit Upper Unit | 2270 Boundary St | 3BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| 3034 Vancouver Ave, Unit 3034 Vancouver Ave | 3034 Vancouver Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 5071 Sterling Ct, Unit 5071 | 5071 Sterling Ct | 3BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 4064 Winona Ave, Unit 4064 | 4064 Winona Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Mid-City Family Apts - Affordable Housing | Project One | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| The Ridge Apartments in City Heights | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| Pacific Cove | Two Bedroom B | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| 4060 Euclid North Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| Las Dos Palmas | 1/1 Premium Photos | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| Harris Family Senior Residence | Affordable Senior | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
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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 $2,045.
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 9 regular apartments in Fairmount 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 Fairmount?
Cheap apartments in Fairmount have an average cost of $993 which is $1,052 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairmount.
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