Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Horton Plaza Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (28 Rentals)
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Market Street Square

Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!

Harrington Heights - Affordable Housing

Vantaggio Little Italy
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Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

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The Helm - Affordable Housing

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Horton Plaza, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Horton Plaza?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Horton Plaza Studio Apartments | $2,443 | $974 | $4,817 |
Horton Plaza 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,249 | $1,011 | $10,000+ |
Horton Plaza 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,744 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
Horton Plaza 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,424 | $3,355 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Horton Plaza Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Horton Plaza Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Horton Plaza area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Trolley Court priced from $974. Studio 15 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Horton Plaza apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Trolley Court | Standard | Studio,1BA | $974 |
Studio 15 | Studios - 50% AMI - Utilities included | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units! | Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,062 |
Harrington Heights - Affordable Housing | Studio - 50% AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,301 |
Vantaggio Little Italy | Small full size bed | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Island Flats | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,591 |
WLA Windsor | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
The Helm - Affordable Housing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Studios435: Furnished Studios | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Horton Plaza, CA
As of September 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Horton Plaza area is the $2.53 price per square foot 152322T- Renovated Model at Golden Pacific Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Horton Plaza apartment is the B2 Model at Gema starting at $3,600 with a $3.10 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Horton Plaza apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Golden Pacific Apartments | 152322T- Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $2.53 |
Gema | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
801 Ash St, Unit 101 | 801 Ash St | 2BR,2BA | $2.91 |
Elan Luxo II | Duo PH | 2BR,1BA | $2.95 |
Viridian Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
600 Front Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.04 |
900 F Street | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.86 |
Yale Lofts | 789 11th Avenue | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Arrive Broadway Lofts | Bvilding Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.13 |
Horton 4th Avenue | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Horton Plaza Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Horton Plaza?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Horton Plaza is at Trolley Court listed at $974.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Horton Plaza Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Horton Plaza Apartment is $1,704 at Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Horton Plaza Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Horton Plaza is starting from $1,950 at Yale Lofts.
What is the most affordable Horton Plaza Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Horton Plaza Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pinnacle Broadway and starts from $3,855.
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