
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Horton Plaza Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (31 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Horton Plaza area of San Diego.


Market Street Square

Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!

Harrington Heights - Affordable Housing

Vantaggio Little Italy
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Horton 4th Avenue

The Helm - Affordable Housing
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Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

900 F Street

Market Street Village

Entrada
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horton Plaza Studio Apartments | $2,425 | $974 | $4,671 |
| Horton Plaza 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,203 | $1,011 | $7,999 |
| Horton Plaza 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,693 | $2,372 | $10,000+ |
| Horton Plaza 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,355 | $2,782 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trolley Court | Standard | Studio, | $974 |
| Studio 15 | Studios - 50% AMI - Utilities included | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units! | Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,062 |
| Villa De Oro Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Vantaggio Little Italy | Small full size bed | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Island Flats | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| WLA Windsor | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| WLA 509 Park | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Studios435: Furnished Studios | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Horton 4th Avenue | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,602 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Horton Plaza, CA
As of November 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Horton Plaza area is the $2.96 price per square foot 2L-1 Model at F11 East Village in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,599. The second greatest value Horton Plaza apartment is the 1/1 Loft Model at Cornerstone Lofts starting at $2,450 with a $2.45 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| F11 East Village | 2L-1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.96 |
| Cornerstone Lofts | 1/1 Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| City Villas Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.52 |
| Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF) | Lofts | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Viridian Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Horton 4th Avenue | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Golden Pacific Apartments | 152322A- H - Renovation | 2BR,2BA | $2.94 |
| Jade Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| 900 F Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| Villa De Oro Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.33 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHorton Plaza, San Diego, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Horton Plaza Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Horton Plaza?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Horton Plaza is under $1,602.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Horton Plaza?
The cheapest apartment in Horton Plaza is Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community which is listed at $1,860, while the average apartment in Horton Plaza costs $5,066.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Horton Plaza?
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 54 regular apartments in Horton Plaza 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 Horton Plaza?
Cheap apartments in Horton Plaza have an average cost of $245 which is $4,821 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Horton Plaza.
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