Cheap Homes for Rent in the Fairmount Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,100 (10 Rentals)

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property at 3435 Isla Vista Dr

$1,400

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$1,400

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3435 Isla Vista Dr

San DiegoCA92105
property at 4064 Oakcrest Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4064 Oakcrest Dr

San DiegoCA92105

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$2,000

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3610 44th St

San DiegoCA92105

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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 Chamoune Senior Apartments priced from $1,400. Harris Family Senior Residence has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,577. Here are the most affordable Fairmount apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chamoune Senior ApartmentsThe Mission - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Harris Family Senior ResidenceAffordable Senior1BR,1BA$1,577
Las Dos Palmas1/1 Premium Photos1BR,1BA$1,635

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, CA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairmount area is the $2.80 price per square foot 3034 Vancouver Ave Model at 3034 Vancouver Ave, Unit 3034 Vancouver Ave in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Fairmount apartment is the 5071 Sterling Ct Model at 5071 Sterling Ct, Unit 5071 starting at $2,400 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the City Heights 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.
3034 Vancouver Ave, Unit 3034 Vancouver Ave3034 Vancouver Ave2BR,1BA$2.80
5071 Sterling Ct, Unit 50715071 Sterling Ct3BR,1BA$2.67
4064 Winona Ave, Unit 40644064 Winona Ave2BR,1BA$2.15
Mid-City Family Apts - Affordable HousingProject One2BR,1BA$2.75
Pacific CoveTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$3.35
Las Dos Palmas1/1 Premium Photos1BR,1BA$3.27
3032 Vancouver Ave, Unit 3032 Vancouver Ave3032 Vancouver Ave1BR,1BA$4.20
Harris Family Senior ResidenceAffordable Senior1BR,1BA$3.29
3672 Van Dyke Ave, Unit 3672 Van Dyke Avenue3672 Van Dyke Ave1BR,1BA$3.82
Chamoune Senior ApartmentsThe Balboa - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.41

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairmount

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairmount?

There are currently 1239 Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $8,176. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairmount ranging from $1,150 to $6,195.

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 $1,150 to $6,195 with an average monthly rent of $3,332.

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 $2,400 to $8,176, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,100 to $5,895. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $6,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.

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