
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harborview Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (86 Rentals)
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Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!

MBS Studios

Vantaggio Little Italy

Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

1455 Second Ave

Island Flats

WLA Windsor

Redwood Terrace

The Helm - Affordable Housing
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Horton 4th Avenue

2940 Reynard Way

1561 Ninth Ave

2938-2940 Reynard Way

City Lofts

900 F Street

Windsor Apartments

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625 Broadway

2139 Brant St

Greystone Lofts
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2358-23605 Third Ave

2151 Brant St

600 Front Apartments

Market Street Square

Nova Apartment Homes

The Rey

800 Broadway

Koll Center

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531-535 W Juniper St
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Ancora Apartments

Cornerstone Lofts

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GEMA

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Diega

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Treehouse

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Stanza Little Italy

1551 4th Ave, Unit 712

Arrive Broadway Lofts
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Instrata Little Italy

Ariel

Allegro Towers

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Cedar Gateway

Cortez Hill Apartments

La Maison

Essex Apartments

Barcelona
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harborview Studio Apartments | $2,582 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Harborview 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,575 | $1,475 | $10,000+ |
| Harborview 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,651 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Harborview 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,524 | $3,451 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 86 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 Arlington Apartments priced from $900. Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,062. Here are the most affordable Harborview apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Apartments | Single Room Occupant | Studio, | $900 |
| Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units! | Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,062 |
| MBS Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Vantaggio Little Italy | Small full size bed | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
| Island Flats | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| WLA Windsor | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Redwood Terrace | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| 2241 4th Ave | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| The Helm - Affordable Housing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harborview, CA
As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harborview area is the $2.29 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at Fifth & Olive in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Harborview apartment is the Two Bedroom in Little Italy / San Diego Model at Villa Maria Apartments starting at $3,123 with a $3.12 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifth & Olive | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.29 |
| Villa Maria Apartments | Two Bedroom in Little Italy / San Diego | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.12 |
| MBS Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.56 |
| GEMA | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| Horton 4th Avenue | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| Imperial Tower Apartments | 6 K | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.38 |
| Koll Center | Large 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| 2140-2144 1st Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Greystone Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.29 |
| Vera Cortez Hill | S1 (Premium) | Studio ,1BA | $3.32 |
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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!
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 $1,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harborview?
The cheapest apartment in Harborview is Redwood Terrace which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Harborview costs $6,995.
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 33 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 $185 which is $6,810 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harborview.
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