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

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Cedar Gateway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Gateway

550 Cedar StSan Diego, CA 92101
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CCBA Senior Garden
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

CCBA Senior Garden

438 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Living Q
Studio Apartments

Living Q

1903-1911 K StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Park 12 Podium
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park 12 Podium

202 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101

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3970 Goldfinch St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3970 Goldfinch St

3970 Goldfinch StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Indiana Palms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Indiana Palms

3621 Indiana StSan Diego, CA 92103
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630 W Washington St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

630 W Washington St

630 W Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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563 22nd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

563 22nd St

563 22nd StSan Diego, CA 92102
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2525 Broadway
Studio Apartments

2525 Broadway

2525 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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Lions Gate
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lions Gate

1231 25th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trolley CourtStandardStudio,$974
3942 8th AveStudioStudio,$995
Studio 15Studios - 50% AMI - Utilities includedStudio,1BA$1,050
Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!StandardStudio,1BA$1,062
Hillcrest InnStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Vantaggio Little ItalySmall full size bedStudio,1BA$1,450
Vantaggio Suites HillcrestSmall WestStudio,1BA$1,475
4030 Front St4030 Front St.1BR,1BA$1,500
Island FlatsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harborview, CA

As of December 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Harborview area is the $2.25 price per square foot 2329 Curlew St Model at 2329 Curlew St, Unit #3 in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,500. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2329 Curlew St, Unit #32329 Curlew St3BR,3BA$2.25
Lofts at 734 University AveHuge Loft UnitsStudio ,1BA$2.16
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF)Lofts1BR,1BA$2.58
Horton 4th Avenue1BD1BR,1BA$3.05
4162 1/2 Alabama St, Unit .54162 1/2 Alabama St2BR,1BA$2.76
Arrive Broadway LoftsBvilding StudioStudio ,1BA$2.93
Hillcrest Regency 55+ CommunityTwo bedroom Apt2BR,2BA$2.87
The Noble1x1 East Facing R1BR,1BA$3.09
4030 Front St4030 Front St.1BR,1BA$2.44
Canyon Breeze1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Harborview, San Diego, CA

Ranked #2

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,500.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harborview?

The cheapest apartment in Harborview is 4030 Front St which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Harborview costs $10,525.

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 48 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 $215 which is $10,310 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harborview.

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