Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmount Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $759 (79 Rentals)

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$2,100 - $2,775
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3845-3851 Menlo 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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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trojan Apartments

5005 Trojan AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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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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Las Palmas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Las Palmas

3864 35th StSan Diego, CA 92104
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4050 38th Street
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4050 38th Street

4050 38th StSan 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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3018 44TH STREET
1 Bedroom Apartments

3018 44TH STREET

3018 44th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3826 Winona Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3826 Winona Ave

3826 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92105

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Ecb Residences
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ecb Residences

3450 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92104
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The Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Palms

5069 University AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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FRE
1 Bedroom Apartments

FRE

4053 44th 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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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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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
Pacific CoveStudioStudio, 1BA$1,615
3825 47th St, San Diego, CA 921051BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,645
4050 38th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,650
4167 CHEROKEE AVENUE1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,695
3018 44TH STREET1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,695
3826 Winona Ave1BD/1BA1BR, 1BA$1,695
4060 Euclid North Apartments1/11BR, 1BA$1,699
Las Dos Palmas1/1 Patio1BR, 1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, CA

As of September 25, 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 Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Fairmount apartment is the 5071 Sterling Ct Model at 5071 Sterling Ct, Unit 5071 in the City Heights neighborhood starting at $2,400 with a $2.67 price per square foot. 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.
2270 Boundary St, Unit Upper Unit2270 Boundary St3BR, 2BA$1.75
5071 Sterling Ct, Unit 50715071 Sterling Ct3BR, 1BA$2.67
Mid-City Family Apts - Affordable HousingProject One2BR, 1BA$2.75
5020 Wightman St2/12BR, 1BA$2.35
The Ridge Apartments in City Heights2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$2.85
49th Street Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$2.69
Highland (Defay/Perez)2BR/1.5BA2BR, 1.5BA$2.49
4334 49th1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$2.71
FRH1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$2.74
3845 47th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$2.77

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Fairmount, San Diego, CA

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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 $2,100.

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 7 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 $565 which is $1,535 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairmount.

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