Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harborview Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $796 (95 Rentals)

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$1,989

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1643 6th Ave, Unit 414

1643 6th Ave
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Arrive 625 Broadway
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$2,024 - $5,274

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 18

Arrive 625 Broadway

625 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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800 Broadway
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$2,059 - $12,144

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

800 Broadway

800 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Diega
$2,163 - $7,242

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Diega

702 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Elan Luxo II
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$2,494 - $4,575

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Elan Luxo II

1907 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Ancora Apartments
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$2,557 - $4,732

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Ancora Apartments

110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Kettner Crossing Phase 1
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kettner Crossing Phase 1

1590 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Cedar Gateway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Gateway

550 Cedar StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Essex Apartments
Studio Apartments

Essex Apartments

1910 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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La Maison
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

La Maison

1818 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Harborview, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arlington ApartmentsSingle Room OccupantStudio,$900
Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!StandardStudio,1BA$1,062
MBS StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
WLA Windsor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
Vantaggio Little ItalySmall full size bedStudio,1BA$1,450
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
Island FlatsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,500
The BarcelonaMalagaStudio,1BA$1,550
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,625
The Helm - Affordable HousingStudioStudio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harborview, CA

As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harborview area is the $3.08 price per square foot 9 H Penthouse Model at Imperial Tower Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $6,000. The second greatest value Harborview apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at South Mission Hills Apartment starting at $2,895 with a $2.41 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Imperial Tower Apartments9 H Penthouse3BR,2.5BA$3.08
South Mission Hills Apartment2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.41
5th Ave-2417-24312BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.46
Gema San Diego TownhomesB22BR,2BA$2.87
Vela Apartment Homes1 Bed Plus Den1BR,2BA$3.00
Villa Maria ApartmentsTwo Bedroom in Little Italy / San Diego2BR,1.5BA$3.12
MBS StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$1.56
Horton 4th Avenue1BD1BR,1BA$2.96
India and Kettner Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.06
Atmosphere Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.06

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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 $1,625, while the average apartment in Harborview costs $3,576.

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 145 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 $694 which is $2,882 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harborview.

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