Cheap Homes for Rent in the Golden Hill Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,600 (6 Rentals)

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$1,650 - $2,875

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3020 C St

San DiegoCA92102
property at 2140 B St

$1,795

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2140 B St

San DiegoCA92102

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$2,600

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2849 E St
San DiegoCA92102

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Cheapest Available Golden Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Golden Hill area of San Diego, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Palm Terrace Apartments priced from $1,800. 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
Palm Terrace Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,800
Estudios de StansonStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
3167 Market11BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Golden Hill, CA

As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Golden Hill area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2BR/1BA Model at Palm Terrace Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Golden Hill apartment is the 2x1 Model at South Park Place starting at $2,395 with a $3.89 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.
Palm Terrace Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.00
South Park Place2x12BR,1BA$3.89
Minn, TheThe SvaneStudio ,1BA$5.67
30th Street Cottages2982, 2986, 2988, 29941BR,1BA$4.17
3093 Broadway1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$4.06
The IrvingADU1BR,1BA$4.75
Estudios de StansonStudioStudio ,1BA$3.70
3167 Market11BR,1BA$4.07
C30Studio 2Studio ,1BA$6.63

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Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Golden Hill?

There are currently 318 Apartments for Rent in Golden Hill, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,550 to $10,136. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Golden Hill ranging from $1,650 to $4,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Golden Hill?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Golden Hill ranges from $1,650 to $4,600 with an average monthly rent of $3,049.

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