Cheap Homes for Rent in Fairmount Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (6 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 1 Bed unit found at 2707 Highland Ave priced from $1,699. 4045 47th Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Fairmount apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2707 Highland Ave1/11BR,1BA$1,699
4045 47th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,700
SF Casa Royale1/11BR,1BA$1,749

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, CA

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairmount area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3635 Cherokee Ave Model at 3635 Cherokee Ave in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $1,300. 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.
3635 Cherokee Ave3635 Cherokee Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.04
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 34068 Oakcrest Dr1BR,1BA$2.28
4219 44th St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.33
Ollie North Park LoftsThe Chicago1BR,1BA$3.97
South Park Place1x11BR,1BA$4.29
Parkview Terrace1 Bedroom & 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.90
2707 Highland Ave1/11BR,1BA$3.40
Pacific CoveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.74

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairmount

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairmount?

There are currently 1261 Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $8,023. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairmount ranging from $1,388 to $5,500.

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 $1,388 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,227.

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