Cheap Homes for Rent in Fairmount Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (7 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 Studio unit found at Pacific Cove priced from $1,680. 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$1,680
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 June 24, 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 44068 Oakcrest Dr2BR,1BA$3.97
4171 1/2 Myrtle Ave, Unit 4171 1/24171 1/2 Myrtle Ave1BR,1BA$3.09
Pacific CoveStudioStudio ,1BA$4.42
4260 Pepper Dr, Unit Studio on Pepper4260 Pepper DrStudio ,1BA$5.39

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairmount

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairmount?

There are currently 1215 Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,145 to $3,900. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairmount ranging from $945 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 $945 to $6,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,277.

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 $2,990 to $3,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,650 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,900.

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