Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Golden Hill Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (39 Rentals)

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$1,650 - $2,875

1 To 2 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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3020 C St

San DiegoCA92102
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3167 Market
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$1,890 - $1,990
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3167 Market

3167 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Vantaggio Broadway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vantaggio Broadway

2650 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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2525 Broadway
Studio Apartments

2525 Broadway

2525 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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563 22nd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

563 22nd St

563 22nd StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Town Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Town Pines

3013 C StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Lions Gate
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lions Gate

1231 25th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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2401-2415 G St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

2401-2415 G St.

2401 G StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Palm Terrace Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Terrace Apartments

909-939 28th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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C30
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

C30

1102-1114 30th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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2588 Broadway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2588 Broadway

2588 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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2520 E St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2520 E St

2520 E StSan Diego, CA 92102
property at 517 24th St

$2,250

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517 24th St

San DiegoCA92102
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Greenbrier West
2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenbrier West

2220 C StSan Diego, CA 92102
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E Street Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

E Street Apartments

2967-2969 E StSan Diego, CA 92102

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The Eldorado Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Eldorado Manor

2404 C StSan Diego, CA 92102
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3093 Broadway
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3093 Broadway

3093 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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954-962 23rd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

954-962 23rd St

954 23rd StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Golden Hill, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Golden Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Golden Hill area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Villa De Oro Apartments priced from $1,400. Estudios de Stanson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Golden Hill apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa De Oro ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Estudios de StansonStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,875
3167 Market11BR,1BA$1,890
Golden Glen ApartmentsFurnished 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,495
The Irving102, 104, 1072BR,2BA$2,895
South Park Place3x23BR,2BA$3,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Golden Hill, CA

As of May 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Golden Hill area is the $2.17 price per square foot 3x2 Model at South Park Place in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Golden Hill apartment is the 102, 104, 107 Model at The Irving starting at $2,895 with a $3.62 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Golden Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
South Park Place3x23BR,2BA$2.17
The Irving102, 104, 1072BR,2BA$3.62
Golden Glen ApartmentsFurnished 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.56
Villa De Oro Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.90
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.41
2651 A St, Unit 82651 A St1BR,1BA$3.63
Estudios de StansonStudioStudio ,1BA$3.70
2985 E St, Unit E St #42985 E St1BR,1BA$3.85
3361 C St, Unit 33613361 C StStudio ,1BA$4.57
3167 Market11BR,1BA$4.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Golden Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Golden Hill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Golden Hill is at Villa De Oro Apartments listed at $1,400.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Golden Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Golden Hill Apartment is $1,875 at Bridgeview Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Golden Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Golden Hill is starting from $2,895 at The Irving.

What is the most affordable Golden Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Golden Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at South Park Place and starts from $3,295.

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