Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmount Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (54 Rentals)

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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
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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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50th Street Villas
3 Bedroom Apartments

50th Street Villas

3845 50th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Las Palmas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Las Palmas

3864 35th StSan Diego, CA 92104
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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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Las Dos Palmas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Las Dos Palmas

2707 Highland 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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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4064 Oakcrest Dr

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4142 44th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4142 44th St

4142 44th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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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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The Dorado
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Dorado

4173 36th StSan Diego, CA 92104
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The Marlin
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Marlin

4057 37th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4723 Polk Ave
Studio Apartments

4723 Polk Ave

4723 Polk AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4153 Wilson
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4153 Wilson

4153 Wilson AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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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 Harris Family Senior Residence priced from $1,577. Pacific Cove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,615. Here are the most affordable Fairmount apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harris Family Senior ResidenceAffordable Senior1BR,1BA$1,577
Pacific CoveStudioStudio,1BA$1,615
Las Dos Palmas1/11BR,1BA$1,699
3770 42nd Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,699
Fairmount Ave Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,725
4153 Wilson1/11BR,1BA$2,000
The Ridge Apartments in City Heights2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, CA

As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairmount area is the $2.51 price per square foot 3854 46th St Model at 3854 46th St, Unit apt 7 in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Fairmount apartment is the 2b2b (part reno) Model at The Ridge Apartments in City Heights starting at $2,550 with a $2.76 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3854 46th St, Unit apt 73854 46th St2BR,2BA$2.51
The Ridge Apartments in City Heights2b2b (part reno)2BR,2BA$2.76
4463 Home Avenue Unit 2, Unit City Heights Condo4463 Home Avenue Unit 22BR,1.5BA$3.64
4153 Wilson1/11BR,1BA$3.33
3689 44th St, Unit 3689 44th street3689 44th St1BR,1BA$3.49
3727 Polk Ave, Unit 3727 Polk Ave3727 Polk Ave1BR,1BA$3.62
Las Dos Palmas1/11BR,1BA$2.95
Fairmount Ave Apartments1/11BR,1BA$3.45
Harris Family Senior ResidenceAffordable Senior1BR,1BA$3.29
Pacific CoveStudioStudio ,1BA$4.25

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Fairmount, San Diego, CA

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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 $1,577 at Harris Family Senior Residence.

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 $2,150 at Pacific Cove.

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