Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Horton Plaza Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (33 Rentals)

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Cedar Gateway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Gateway

550 Cedar StSan Diego, CA 92101
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CCBA Senior Garden
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

CCBA Senior Garden

438 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Park 12 Podium
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park 12 Podium

202 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101

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Los Vientos
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Los Vientos

1668 National AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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Essex Apartments
Studio Apartments

Essex Apartments

1910 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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La Maison
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

La Maison

1818 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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J Street Flats
Studio Apartments

J Street Flats

222 J StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Jade Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Jade Apartments

843 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Alcove East Village
Studio Apartments

Alcove East Village

330 15th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Horton Plaza, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trolley CourtStandardStudio,$974
Studio 15Studios - 50% AMI - Utilities includedStudio,1BA$1,050
Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!StandardStudio,1BA$1,062
Island Village ApartmentsStudio ALL UTILITIES IncludedStudio,1BA$1,300
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
830 Park BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Vantaggio Little ItalySmall full size bedStudio,1BA$1,450
Island FlatsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,500
WLA Windsor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550
Studios435: Furnished Studios with Modern Esthetic435-212/312/412Studio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Horton Plaza, CA

As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Horton Plaza area is the $2.71 price per square foot Large 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Koll Center in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Horton Plaza apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Pacific Vu Apartments starting at $2,300 with a $2.56 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Koll CenterLarge 2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.71
Pacific Vu ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.56
Arrive Broadway LoftsHorton 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.39
600 Front Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.44
Horton 4th Avenue1BD1BR,1BA$2.60
1055 6th Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.50
Vera Cortez HillS1 (Premium)Studio ,1BA$3.38
City Villas Apartments1x1c1BR,1BA$3.59
The Helm - Affordable HousingStudioStudio ,1BA$3.44
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio ,1BA$3.46

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Central San Diego, CA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,595.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Horton Plaza?

The cheapest apartment in Horton Plaza is 830 Park Blvd which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Horton Plaza costs $5,062.

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 43 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 $276 which is $4,786 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Horton Plaza.

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