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San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Diego, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the San Diego, CA area range in price from $834 to $30,000 with an overall median price of $6,134. The three San Diego neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Sherman Heights at $1,395, Lincoln Park at $1,450, and College West at $850. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for San Diego Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Sherman Heights$1,447$1,3952
Lincoln Park$2,450$1,4501
College West$2,495$85054
Chollas Creek$2,500$1,7251
Southcrest$2,561$1,6496
Mountain View$2,628$1,6497
Oak Park$2,695$2,0253
Tijuana River Valley$2,740$1,39513
Silver Strand$2,755$1,85018
Grant Hill$2,795$1,6503

Cheapest Available San Diego Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Jean C. McKinney Manor in the Valencia Park neighborhood priced from $834. Victory on Paseo in the College West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $871. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Diego apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jean C. McKinney Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$834
Victory on Paseo5BR/3BA - A5BR,3BA$871
Trolley CourtStandardStudio,1BA$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
The Residences at 3954 KansasOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,292
Vista PalmsVista Palms 0+1sStudio,1BA$1,395
Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable HousingStudio - 60% AMIStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA

As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Diego area is the $1.43 price per square foot 8 Bedroom Studio Suites with Balcony Model at 6nineteen in the in the College West neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value San Diego apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Fountain Estates Apartments starting at $2,450 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the San Pasqual neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Diego apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6nineteen8 Bedroom Studio Suites with Balcony3BR,3BA$1.43
Fountain Estates Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.97
Prisma Student Housing4BR/2BA - View B14BR,2BA$1.03
Cerca Student Housing4BR/2BA - Globe - A4BR,2BA$1.12
120 Ballantyne st, Unit Floor Plan 4120 Ballantyne st1BR,1.5BA$2.00
Paseo Place2x2 Shared2BR,2BA$1.29
Union GrantvilleB22BR,2BA$1.96
Iconic on Alvarado: Off-Campus Student HousingB12BR,2BA$1.91
The Residences at 3954 KansasOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.72
Jean C. McKinney Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego

What type of rentals are currently available in San Diego?

There are currently 13220 Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA with pricing that ranges from $834 to $30,000. There are also 2304 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Diego ranging from $700 to $100,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Diego?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Diego ranges from $700 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $12,026.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in San Diego?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in San Diego range from $930 to $23,073, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $32,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

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