Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmount Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (12 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

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 Studio unit found at Pacific Cove priced from $1,720. 4960-4970 Auburn Drive has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,999. Here are the most affordable Fairmount apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific CoveStudioStudio,1BA$1,720
4960-4970 Auburn Drive2/12BR,1BA$1,999
The Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, CA

As of July 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairmount area is the $2.59 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at The Ridge Apartments in the in the Mt Hope neighborhood starting from $2,400. 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 Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.59
4463 Home Avenue Unit 2, Unit City Heights Condo4463 Home Avenue Unit 22BR,1.5BA$3.64
4068 Oakcrest Dr, Unit Unit 44068 Oakcrest Dr2BR,1BA$3.97
Pacific CoveStudioStudio ,1BA$4.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairmount, San Diego, CA

Ranked #99

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairmount Apartments

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 $1,999 at 4960-4970 Auburn Drive.

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