Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grantville Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (50 Rentals)

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property at 5020 College Ave

$975

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$975

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1 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

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5020 College Ave

San DiegoCA92115
property at 4775 54th St

$1,000

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4775 54th St

San DiegoCA92115
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Victory on Paseo
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$1,074 - $2,625
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$1,074 - $2,625

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3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Victory on Paseo

5505 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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property at 4118 Adams Ave

$1,950 - $2,695

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4118 Adams Ave

San DiegoCA92116
property at 6725 Mission Gorge Rd

$2,000

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$2,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6725 Mission Gorge Rd, Unit 303B

6725 Mission Gorge Rd
San DiegoCA92120

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Gravity
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$2,293 - $5,929
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Gravity

4560 Mission Gorge PlSan Diego, CA 92120
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Serra Bella Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Serra Bella Apartments

2707 Mission Village DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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Alta Mesa
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alta Mesa

3441 Ruffin RdSan Diego, CA 92123
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The Courtyard
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtyard

4733 Utah StSan Diego, CA 92116
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The Amberjack
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Amberjack

4740 Wilson AveSan Diego, CA 92116

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Gravity Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gravity Apartments

4750 Mission Gorge PlSan Diego, CA 92120
property at 3350 Lockwood Dr

$2,290 - $2,390

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 15

3350 Lockwood Dr

San DiegoCA92123
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Narwhal
1 Bedroom Apartments

Narwhal

4748 Kansas StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Cheapest Available Grantville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Grantville area of San Diego, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at Fifty Twenty-Five priced from $869. Victory on Paseo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,074. Here are the most affordable Grantville apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fifty Twenty-Five4BR/4BA - Semi Private - Elite (D)4BR,4BA$869
Victory on Paseo5BR/3BA - A5BR,3BA$1,074
Hardy Avenue Apartments3 BR 2 BA3BR,2BA$1,165
College View4x44BR,4BA$1,700
The Courtyard0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,795
Bluewater Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,801
Aztec Lofts1505111BR,1BA$1,895
Terra at Mission TrailsStudioStudio,1BA$1,954

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grantville, CA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grantville area is the $0.78 price per square foot 8 Bedroom Studio Suites Model at 6nineteen in the in the College West neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Grantville apartment is the Plan 2 Model at Talmadge Canyon Park starting at $3,850 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grantville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6nineteen8 Bedroom Studio SuitesStudio ,1BA$0.78
Talmadge Canyon ParkPlan 23BR,3BA$2.36
Del Rio Apartment HomesPlan E2BR,2BA$2.69
Topaz3x3 A3BR,3BA$1.75
Fifty Twenty-Five2BR/2BA - Semi Private - Premium2BR,2BA$1.05
Hardy Avenue Apartments3 BR 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.30
Union GrantvilleB22BR,2BA$1.96
Latitude Apartments at Mission ValleyOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.64
Stadium Arms Apartments1X11BR,1BA$2.82
Bluewater Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.74

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Grantville, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grantville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Grantville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Grantville is under $1,954.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grantville?

The cheapest apartment in Grantville is Bluewater Apartments which is listed at $1,801, while the average apartment in Grantville costs $7,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Grantville?

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 81 regular apartments in Grantville 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 Grantville?

Cheap apartments in Grantville have an average cost of $768 which is $7,032 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grantville.

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