Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harborview Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (75 Rentals)
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3942 8th Ave

Market Street Square

Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!

Harrington Heights - Affordable Housing

1499 J St

532 21st St

Vantaggio Little Italy
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The Marquis at Hillcrest

Horton 4th Avenue

Redwood Terrace

Overlook Point Apartments

The Helm - Affordable Housing
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2551 Commercial St

Canyon Breeze

Sapphire Apartments

Hilltop Terrace

1932 Kearney Ave

Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

321 Tenth Ave

Studios435: Furnished Studios

900 F Street
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3720 Indiana St

Market Street Village

2722 Reynard Way
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Harborview, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Harborview?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Harborview Studio Apartments | $2,446 | $974 | $10,000+ |
Harborview 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,266 | $1,011 | $10,000+ |
Harborview 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,627 | $1,895 | $10,000+ |
Harborview 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,227 | $2,595 | $10,000+ |
Harborview 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,242 | $4,250 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 75 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Harborview Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Harborview Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Harborview area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Trolley Court priced from $974. 3942 8th Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Harborview apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Trolley Court | Standard | Studio, | $974 |
3942 8th Ave | Studio | Studio, | $995 |
Studio 15 | Studios - 50% AMI - Utilities included | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units! | Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,062 |
Vantaggio Little Italy | Small full size bed | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Island Flats | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
WLA Windsor | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
WLA 509 Park | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
The Marquis at Hillcrest | The University | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harborview, CA
As of October 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Harborview area is the $2.89 price per square foot Two Bedroom B2F Model at 13th & Market in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,999. The second greatest value Harborview apartment is the Huge Loft Units Model at Lofts at 734 University Ave starting at $2,850 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harborview apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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13th & Market | Two Bedroom B2F | 2BR,2BA | $2.89 |
Lofts at 734 University Ave | Huge Loft Units | Studio ,1BA | $2.16 |
F11 East Village | 2L-1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.96 |
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF) | Lofts | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Viridian Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
Horton 4th Avenue | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
Golden Pacific Apartments | 152322A- H - Renovation | 2BR,2BA | $3.06 |
Vera Cortez Hill | A1 (Premium) | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
Where Convenience meets Comfort at the Leo | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
3434 Reynard Way, Unit Josie | 3434 Reynard Way | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California including Harborview, 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 the best outdoor access, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the Harborview Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
94 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
71 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
71 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harborview Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Harborview?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Harborview is under $1,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harborview?
The cheapest apartment in Harborview is Redwood Terrace which is listed at $1,625, while the average apartment in Harborview costs $5,833.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Harborview?
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 38 regular apartments in Harborview 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 Harborview?
Cheap apartments in Harborview have an average cost of $106 which is $5,727 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harborview.
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