Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmount Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (17 Rentals)

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Santa Fe Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Fe Manor

3835 Swift AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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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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3770 42nd Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

3770 42nd Street

3770 42nd StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4322 Van Dyke Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4322 Van Dyke Ave

4322 Van Dyke AveSan Diego, CA 92105

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Las Palmas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Las Palmas

3864 35th StSan Diego, CA 92104
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50th Street Villas
3 Bedroom Apartments

50th Street Villas

3845 50th 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 3770 42nd Street priced from $1,599. 4142 44th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Fairmount apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3770 42nd Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,599
4142 44th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,795
Pacific CoveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,825
Estudios de StansonStudio FurnishedStudio,1BA$2,000
Parkview Terrace1 Bedroom & 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, CA

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairmount area is the $3.00 price per square foot 152922- Renovated Model at Mission Pacific Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Fairmount apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at The Ridge Apartments starting at $2,400 with a $2.59 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.
Mission Pacific Apartments152922- Renovated2BR,2BA$3.00
The Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.59
5073 Sterling Ct5073 Sterling Ct3BR,1BA$2.67
4463 Home Avenue Unit 2, Unit City Heights Condo4463 Home Avenue Unit 22BR,1.5BA$3.64
Ollie North Park LoftsThe Chicago1BR,1BA$3.94
4171 1/2 Myrtle Ave, Unit 4171 1/24171 1/2 Myrtle Ave1BR,1BA$3.09
Parkview Terrace1 Bedroom & 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.90
South Park Place1x11BR,1BA$4.29
Pacific CoveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.65
3770 42nd Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairmount, San Diego, CA

Ranked #133

Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 Estudios de Stanson listed at $2,000.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairmount Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairmount Apartment is $1,599 at 3770 42nd Street.

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.

What is the most affordable Fairmount Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fairmount Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at South Park Place and starts from $3,895.

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