Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harborview Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (101 Rentals)

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800 Broadway
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$349 - $12,144
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800 Broadway

800 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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property at 444 G St

$875 - $1,350

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444 G St

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 1643 6th Ave

$2,000

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$2,000
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1643 6th Ave, Unit 518

1643 6th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
property at 1643 6th Ave

$2,049

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$2,049
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1643 6th Ave, Unit 414

1643 6th Ave
San DiegoCA92101

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625 Broadway
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$2,219 - $5,005
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625 Broadway

625 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Gema
$2,300 - $3,610
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$2,300 - $3,610
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$2,300 - $3,610
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Gema

1471 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Diega
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$2,411 - $7,045
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Diega

702 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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property at 875 G St

$2,450

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$2,450
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$2,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

875 G St, Unit 513

875 G St
San DiegoCA92101

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property at 889 Date St

$2,495

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$2,495
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 29

889 Date St, Unit 143

889 Date St
San DiegoCA92101
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101 Market St, Unit 210
$2,499
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$2,499
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101 Market St, Unit 210

101 Market StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Ancora Apartments
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$2,552 - $4,732
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Ancora Apartments

110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Treehouse
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$2,576 - $5,631
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Treehouse

2525 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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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 800 Broadway priced from $349. Arlington Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Harborview apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
800 BroadwaySARStudio,1BA$349
Arlington ApartmentsSingle Room OccupantStudio,$900
Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!StandardStudio,1BA$1,062
Atmosphere Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,063
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
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harborview, CA

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harborview area is the $3.12 price per square foot Two Bedroom in Little Italy / San Diego Model at Villa Maria Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,123. The second greatest value Harborview apartment is the Studio Model at MBS Studios starting at $1,400 with a $1.56 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.
Villa Maria ApartmentsTwo Bedroom in Little Italy / San Diego2BR,1.5BA$3.12
MBS StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$1.56
600 Front Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.41
Arrive Broadway LoftsBvilding 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.37
2330 1st Ave, Unit Bankers Hill Condo With Downtown Views2330 1st Ave1BR,1BA$3.28
2140-2144 1st Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.66
Koll CenterLarge 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.83
Atmosphere Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.26
Horton 4th AvenueStudiosStudio ,1BA$2.95
The Helm - Affordable HousingStudioStudio ,1BA$3.44

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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 $1,595.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harborview?

The cheapest apartment in Harborview is Atmosphere Apartments which is listed at $1,386, while the average apartment in Harborview costs $7,105.

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 82 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 $380 which is $6,725 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harborview.

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