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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Islenair Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (25 Rentals)
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5622 University AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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Talmadge Senior Village(55+ Senior Community)
5252 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
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Islenair, San Diego, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Islenair?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islenair Studio Apartments | $1,870 | $1,225 | $2,195 |
| Islenair 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,405 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Islenair 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,599 | $1,995 | $5,898 |
| Islenair 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,627 | $2,495 | $6,788 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Islenair Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Islenair Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Islenair area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Colina Park North Apartments priced from $1,521. State has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,684. Here are the most affordable Islenair apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colina Park North Apartments | Tstd 60%Bo | Studio,1BA | $1,521 |
| State | Minor | 1BR,1BA | $1,684 |
| Xav Las Dos Palmas | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Willow Glen Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Harris Family Senior Residence | Affordable Senior | 1BR,1BA | $1,774 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Islenair, CA
As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Islenair area is the $2.55 price per square foot 2+2 Plan F Model at The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials" in the in the Rolando neighborhood starting from $2,810. The second greatest value Islenair apartment is the Plan 1 Model at Talmadge Canyon Park starting at $2,550 with a $2.55 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Islenair apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials" | 2+2 Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.55 |
| Talmadge Canyon Park | Plan 1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.55 |
| Talmadge Pacific Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Talmadge on 44th | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.62 |
| 3854 46th St, Unit apt 1 | 3854 46th St | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
| 4473 Menlo Ave, Unit H | 4473 Menlo Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Pacific Pines | 2+1.5 | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Dorchester "Call for Specials" | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Hillside Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Colina Park North Apartments | stud 60% | Studio ,1BA | $2.27 |
Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California, including San Diego. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. 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, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the Islenair Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
58 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
26 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
45 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Islenair Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Islenair?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Islenair is under $1,835.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Islenair?
The cheapest apartment in Islenair is Colina Park North Apartments which is listed at $1,620, while the average apartment in Islenair costs $11,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Islenair?
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 21 regular apartments in Islenair 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 Islenair?
Cheap apartments in Islenair have an average cost of $782 which is $11,118 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Islenair.
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