Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harborview Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (86 Rentals)

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625 Broadway
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$1,922 - $4,244
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625 Broadway

625 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Ancora Apartments
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$2,382 - $4,732
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Ancora Apartments

110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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GEMA
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$2,427 - $3,590
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GEMA

1471 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Diega
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$2,439 - $7,045
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Diega

702 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Treehouse
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$2,451 - $5,931
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Treehouse

2525 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Stanza Little Italy
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$2,485 - $7,203
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Stanza Little Italy

310 A StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 21

1551 4th Ave, Unit 712

1551 4th Ave
San DiegoCA92101

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Cedar Gateway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Gateway

550 Cedar 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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Essex Apartments
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Essex Apartments

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

Barcelona

326 Juniper StSan 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
Vantaggio Little ItalySmall full size bedStudio,1BA$1,450
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
Island FlatsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,500
WLA Windsor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
2241 4th Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,650
The Helm - Affordable HousingStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fifth & Olive2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$2.29
Villa Maria ApartmentsTwo Bedroom in Little Italy / San Diego2BR,1.5BA$3.12
MBS StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$1.56
GEMAA21BR,1BA$3.09
Horton 4th Avenue1BD1BR,1BA$2.82
Imperial Tower Apartments6 K1BR,1.5BA$3.38
Koll CenterLarge 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.96
2140-2144 1st Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.66
Greystone LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.29
Vera Cortez HillS1 (Premium)Studio ,1BA$3.32

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Harborview, San Diego, CA

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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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