Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmount Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (9 Rentals)

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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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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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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 Xav Las Dos Palmas priced from $1,695. 4142 44th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Fairmount apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Xav Las Dos Palmas1/11BR,1BA$1,695
4142 44th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,850
Pacific CoveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, CA

As of September 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairmount area is the $2.05 price per square foot 3819 Wilson Ave Model at 3819 Wilson Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Fairmount apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B Model at The Ridge Apartments starting at $2,495 with a $3.02 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.
3819 Wilson Ave, Unit 13819 Wilson Ave2BR,1BA$2.05
The Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B2BR,1BA$3.02
4463 Home Avenue Unit 2, Unit City Heights Condo4463 Home Avenue Unit 22BR,1.5BA$3.64
4225 Estrella Ave, Unit 44225 Estrella Ave2BR,1BA$2.75
4323 Central Ave4323 Central Ave2BR,1BA$3.19
2670 Montclair St2670 Montclair St2BR,1BA$3.60
Xav Las Dos Palmas1/11BR,1BA$3.39
4142 44th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$4.63

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Fairmount, San Diego, CA

Ranked #158

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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairmount Apartment is $1,695 at Xav Las Dos Palmas.

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.

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