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property at 8360 Neva Ave

$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

8360 Neva Ave

San DiegoCA92123
property at 1050 E Washington Ave

$1,175

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$1,175
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1050 E Washington Ave

EscondidoCA92025
property at 3542 Shoreline Bluff Ln

$1,200

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$1,200
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3542 Shoreline Bluff Ln

San DiegoCA92110
property at 4975 Tierra Baja Way

$1,250

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$1,250
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5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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4975 Tierra Baja Way

San DiegoCA92115

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property at 3304 Baltimore St

$1,299

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$1,299
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3304 Baltimore St

San DiegoCA92117
property at 1287 White Oak Ct

$1,300

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1287 White Oak Ct

El CajonCA92020

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property at 2314 Edgerton Dr

$1,550

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2314 Edgerton Dr

Lemon GroveCA91945
property at 3796 Alabama St

$1,625

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3796 Alabama St, Unit 209

3796 Alabama St
San DiegoCA92104

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San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Diego, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the San Diego, CA area range in price from $719 to $34,997 with an overall median price of $3,187. The three San Diego neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are College West at $1,650, Talmadge at $1,650, and Sherman Heights at $1,725. 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
College West$1,650$71988
Talmadge$1,650$71948
Sherman Heights$1,725$1,7251
Blossom Valley$1,747$1,5001
Southcrest$1,797$1,4951
Chollas Creek$1,822$1,7002
Colina Del Sol$1,897$1,7004
College Area$1,899$71976
Teralta East$1,899$1,32513
City Heights$1,950$1,50012

Cheapest Available San Diego Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Diego, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at Fifty Twenty-Five in the College West neighborhood priced from $719. Trails at Carmel Mountain Ranch Apartments in the Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $894. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Diego apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fifty Twenty-Five4BR/4BA - Semi Private - Elite (D)4BR,4BA$719
Trails at Carmel Mountain Ranch Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$894
Arlington ApartmentsSingle Room OccupantStudio,$900
Trolley CourtStandardStudio,$974
3942 8th AveStudioStudio,$995
The Rive San Diego4x4 B4BR,4BA$1,034
Mondrian StudiosStudios - 50% AMI - Utilities includedStudio,1BA$1,050
Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!StandardStudio,1BA$1,062
Mitchell Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Diego area is the $1.75 price per square foot 2270 Boundary St Model at 2270 Boundary St, Unit Upper Unit in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value San Diego apartment is the 8 Bedroom Studio Suites Model at 6nineteen starting at $1,399 with a $0.78 price per square foot in the College West 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.
2270 Boundary St, Unit Upper Unit2270 Boundary St3BR,2BA$1.75
6nineteen8 Bedroom Studio SuitesStudio ,1BA$0.78
Lofts at 734 University AveHuge Loft UnitsStudio ,1BA$1.72
Prisma Student Housing4BR/2BA - Vista AR4BR,2BA$0.70
Cerca Student Housing3BR/2BA - Orbit - D3BR,2BA$0.78
Victory on Paseo4BR/2BA - Penthouse4BR,2BA$1.37
The Rive San Diego2x2 B2BR,2BA$1.04
Paseo Place2x2 Shared2BR,2BA$1.30
Monte3x2 G4BR,2BA$1.14
MBS StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$1.56

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego

What type of rentals are currently available in San Diego?

There are currently 13300 Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA with pricing that ranges from $719 to $34,997. There are also 2194 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Diego ranging from $900 to $95,000.

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 $900 to $95,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,178.

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 $899 to $34,997, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $50,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $719.

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