Cheap Homes for Rent in Harborview Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (29 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Harborview area of San Diego.

property at 3776 Alabama St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 1

3776 Alabama St, Unit 210

3776 Alabama St
San DiegoCA92104
property at 1435 India St

$1,750 - $3,300

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1435 India St

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 1080 Park Blvd

$1,950 - $5,950

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1080 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92101
property at 2140 B St

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

2140 B St

San DiegoCA92102
property at 253 10th Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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253 10th Ave, Unit 628

253 10th Ave
San DiegoCA92101

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property at 424 W University Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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424 W University Ave

San DiegoCA92103

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property at 702 Ash St

$2,300 - $5,800

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

702 Ash St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 550 15th St

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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550 15th St, Unit 508

550 15th St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 1435 India St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 16

1435 India St, Unit 516

1435 India St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 350 W Ash St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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350 W Ash St

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 350 W Ash St

$2,400 - $5,500

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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350 W Ash St

San DiegoCA92101

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. Trolley Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $974. Here are the most affordable Harborview apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arlington ApartmentsSingle Room OccupantStudio,$900
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
Island Village ApartmentsStudio ALL UTILITIES IncludedStudio,1BA$1,300
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
830 Park BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
2551 Commercial St-F4OZStudioStudio,1BA$1,405
The MarquisThe UniversityStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harborview, CA

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harborview area is the $1.72 price per square foot Huge Loft Units Model at Lofts at 734 University Ave in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Harborview apartment is the 3722 Florida St Model at 3722 Florida St, Unit 3 starting at $3,800 with a $2.53 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.
Lofts at 734 University AveHuge Loft UnitsStudio ,1BA$1.72
3722 Florida St, Unit 33722 Florida St3BR,2.5BA$2.53
Koll CenterLarge 2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.71
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF)Lofts1BR,1BA$2.73
The Louis2bd / 2ba2BR,2BA$3.01
MBS StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$1.78
Arrive Broadway LoftsBroadway StudioStudio ,1BA$2.93
Sapphire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.86
Villa Pacifica1x11BR,1BA$2.87
Villa De Oro Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.90

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Harborview, San Diego, CA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harborview

What type of rentals are currently available in Harborview?

There are currently 1866 Apartments for Rent in Harborview, CA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $22,683. There are also 246 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harborview ranging from $900 to $40,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Harborview?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Harborview ranges from $900 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $11,997.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Harborview?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Harborview range from $3,095 to $20,007, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,550 to $25,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $6,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,600.

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