Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fox Canyon Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (8 Rentals)

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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3810 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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Fox Canyon, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fox Canyon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fox Canyon area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at The Theater Apartments priced from $1,500. College View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,580. Here are the most affordable Fox Canyon apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Theater ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
College View4x44BR,4BA$1,580
StateMinor1BR,1BA$1,685

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fox Canyon, CA

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fox Canyon area is the $2.61 price per square foot 2+2 Plan C Model at The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials" in the in the Rolando neighborhood starting from $2,875. The second greatest value Fox Canyon apartment is the 3x3 A Model at Topaz starting at $1,920 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the College West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fox Canyon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials"2+2 Plan C2BR,2BA$2.61
Topaz3x3 A3BR,3BA$1.76
Talmadge Canyon ParkPlan 12BR,2BA$2.55
Iconic on Alvarado: Off-Campus Student HousingB12BR,2BA$1.80
The Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B2BR,1BA$3.02
Diplomat ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.73
Dorchester "Call for Specials"One Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.88
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$2.33
PakevaStudioStudio ,1BA$2.68
Dorado PlazaPlan A1BR,1BA$2.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fox Canyon, San Diego, CA

Ranked #29

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Fox Canyon Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

88 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

53 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fox Canyon Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fox Canyon?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fox Canyon is under $1,800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fox Canyon?

The cheapest apartment in Fox Canyon is State which is listed at $1,685, while the average apartment in Fox Canyon costs $3,360.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fox Canyon?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 322 regular apartments in Fox Canyon that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fox Canyon?

Cheap apartments in Fox Canyon have an average cost of $1,510 which is $1,850 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fox Canyon.

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