Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Horton Plaza Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (36 Rentals)
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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 | $2,577 | $1,062 | $4,702 |
Horton Plaza 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,309 | $1,704 | $10,000+ |
Horton Plaza 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,802 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
Horton Plaza 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,571 | $3,355 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 36 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 Peachtree Inn priced from $1,062. Vantaggio Little Italy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. 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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Peachtree Inn | Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,062 |
Vantaggio Little Italy | Small full size bed | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
WLA Windsor | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
WLA 509 Park | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,591 |
Windsor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Island Flats | Large Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
Studios435: Furnished Studios | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,815 |
The Helm | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,924 |
Pacific Vu Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Horton Plaza, CA
As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Horton Plaza area is the $3.28 price per square foot B2F-PH Model at Strata in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $6,055. The second greatest value Horton Plaza apartment is the Lofts Model at Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF) starting at $2,495 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Horton Plaza 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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Strata | B2F-PH | 2BR,2BA | $3.28 |
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF) | Lofts | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
Cornerstone Lofts | 1/1 Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
Golden Pacific Apartments | 152322B- Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $3.11 |
Viridian Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
Pacific Vu Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
Horton 4th Avenue | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
Arrive Broadway Lofts | City Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.98 |
Market Street Village | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.22 |
900 F Street | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.15 |
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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 Peachtree Inn listed at $1,062.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Horton Plaza Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Horton Plaza Apartment is $1,895 at Windsor Apartments.
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 $2,625 at 600 Front Apartments.
What is the most affordable Horton Plaza Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Horton Plaza Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Strata and starts from $3,673.
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