Cheap Homes for Rent in Horton Plaza Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,400 (27 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Horton Plaza area of San Diego.

property at 1435 India St

$1,995 - $2,500

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1435 India St

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 1150 J St

$2,395 - $4,900

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1150 J St

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 206 Park Blvd

$2,475 - $4,250

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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206 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92101
property at 889 Date St

$2,499 - $3,000

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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889 Date St

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 530 K St

$2,500 - $3,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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530 K St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 101 Market St

$2,395 - $3,595

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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101 Market St

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 321 Tenth Ave

$2,500 - $5,125

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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321 Tenth Ave

San DiegoCA92101
property at 350 W Ash St

$2,700 - $5,500

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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350 W Ash St

San DiegoCA92101

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
Jade Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,399
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Horton Plaza, CA

As of February 06, 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 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Model at 600 Front Apartments starting at $2,850 with a $3.20 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
600 Front Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.20
Horton 4th Avenue1BD1BR,1BA$2.60
City ViewPlan A2BR,2BA$3.25
Arrive Broadway LoftsBroadway StudioStudio ,1BA$3.21
Jade Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.20
1055 6th Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.50
Vera Cortez HillS1 (Premium)Studio ,1BA$3.31
The Helm - Affordable HousingStudioStudio ,1BA$3.44
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio ,1BA$3.46

Frequently Asked Questions about Horton Plaza

What type of rentals are currently available in Horton Plaza?

There are currently 419 Apartments for Rent in Horton Plaza, CA with pricing that ranges from $974 to $18,110. There are also 134 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Horton Plaza ranging from $1,495 to $40,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Horton Plaza?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Horton Plaza ranges from $1,495 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $12,686.

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