Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grantville Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (9 Rentals)

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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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2 Bedroom Apartments

Alta Mesa

3441 Ruffin RdSan Diego, CA 92123
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Grantville, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 Zuma Student Housing priced from $1,060. Prisma Student Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here are the most affordable Grantville apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Zuma Student Housing4BR/2BA - Mole 3-C4BR,2BA$1,060
Prisma Student Housing4BR/2BA - Vista AR4BR,2BA$1,145
College View4x4-F4BR,4BA$1,430

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grantville, CA

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grantville area is the $0.98 price per square foot 4BR/2BA - View B1 Model at Prisma Student Housing in the in the College West neighborhood starting from $1,210. The second greatest value Grantville apartment is the 3BR/2BA - Orbit - D Model at Cerca Student Housing starting at $1,160 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the College West 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.
Prisma Student Housing4BR/2BA - View B14BR,2BA$0.98
Cerca Student Housing3BR/2BA - Orbit - D3BR,2BA$1.00
Topaz3x3 A3BR,3BA$2.07
Paseo Place2x2 Shared2BR,2BA$1.29
Latitude Apartments at Mission ValleyTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.60
Mission Arbor ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms - Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.88
4772 34th St, Unit 2 bedroom Normal Heights4772 34th St2BR,1BA$2.65
McMission Village Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.89
5540 Lindo Paseo, Unit #115540 Lindo Paseo1BR,1BA$2.13
Stadium Arms Apartments1X11BR,1BA$3.07

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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!

Getting Around the Grantville Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $2,230.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grantville?

The cheapest apartment in Grantville is Tierra Corte Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,950, while the average apartment in Grantville costs $3,279.

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 58 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 $598 which is $2,681 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grantville.

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