Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmount Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (14 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
Senior Living
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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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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 $1,690. 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$1,690
Las Dos Palmas1/11BR,1BA$1,699
4350 Maple StOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,890
Auburn 20192/12BR,1BA$1,975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, CA

As of January 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairmount area is the $2.49 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2 Bath Model at The Ridge Apartments in City Heights in the in the Mt Hope neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Fairmount apartment is the 4463 Home Avenue Unit 2 Model at 4463 Home Avenue Unit 2, Unit City Heights Condo starting at $3,000 with a $3.64 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Ridge Apartments in City Heights2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.49
4463 Home Avenue Unit 2, Unit City Heights Condo4463 Home Avenue Unit 22BR,1.5BA$3.64
4350 Maple StOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.15
Las Dos Palmas1/11BR,1BA$3.40
Harris Family Senior ResidenceAffordable Senior1BR,1BA$3.29
Pacific CoveStudioStudio ,1BA$4.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairmount, San Diego, CA

Ranked #152

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairmount Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fairmount?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fairmount is at Pacific Cove listed at $1,690.

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 $1,975 at Auburn 2019.

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