Cheap Homes for Rent in Fairmount Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (8 Rentals)

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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 2 Beds unit found at HOM237 priced from $1,850. Pacific Cove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,875. Here are the most affordable Fairmount apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
HOM237Gated Upper 2 Bedroom Available - Home Garden A...2BR,1BA$1,850
Pacific CoveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,875
The Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, CA

As of August 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairmount area is the $3.02 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B Model at The Ridge Apartments in the in the Mt Hope neighborhood starting from $2,495. 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 1 Bathroom B2BR,1BA$3.02
4463 Home Avenue Unit 2, Unit City Heights Condo4463 Home Avenue Unit 22BR,1.5BA$3.64
HOM237Gated Upper 2 Bedroom Available - Home Garden A...2BR,1BA$2.64

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Fairmount, San Diego, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairmount

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairmount?

There are currently 1228 Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,645 to $4,395. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairmount ranging from $985 to $6,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fairmount?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fairmount ranges from $985 to $6,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,092.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fairmount?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fairmount range from $2,950 to $3,250, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,900 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,598 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,200.

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