Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Islenair Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $300 (18 Rentals)

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Cascade Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cascade Apartments

5826-5848 Streamview DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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Metro Villas Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Villas Apartments

4031-4091 39th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Winona Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winona Towers

4544 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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4576-4580 32nd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4576-4580 32nd St

4576-4580 32nd StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Bandar Salaam
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bandar Salaam

3810 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4345 McClintock St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4345 McClintock St

4345 McClintock StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4568 Altadena Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4568 Altadena Ave

4568 Altadena AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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4781 SEMINOLE Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

4781 SEMINOLE Dr

4781 SEMINOLE DrSan Diego, CA 92115
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Islenair, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Islenair Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Islenair area of San Diego, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at The Rive San Diego priced from $386. Fifty Twenty-Five has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $855. Here are the most affordable Islenair apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Rive San Diego4x4 B4BR,4BA$386
Fifty Twenty-Five4BR/4BA - Semi Private - Elite (D)4BR,4BA$855
Colina Park North ApartmentsTstd 60%BoStudio,1BA$1,521
StateMinor1BR,1BA$1,685
Dorado PlazaPlan A1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Islenair, CA

As of December 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Islenair area is the $2.61 price per square foot 2+2 Plan C Model at The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials" in the in the Rolando neighborhood starting from $2,875. The second greatest value Islenair apartment is the 2x2 B Model at The Rive San Diego starting at $1,114 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Rolando neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Islenair apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials"2+2 Plan C2BR,2BA$2.61
The Rive San Diego2x2 B2BR,2BA$1.03
Talmadge Canyon ParkPlan 12BR,2BA$2.55
4528 35th St, Unit 45284528 35th St2BR,1BA$2.50
4473 Menlo Ave, Unit H4473 Menlo Ave2BR,1BA$2.61
4083 38th St, Unit 40794083 38th St2BR,1BA$2.61
4857 College Ave, Unit 3014857 College Ave2BR,2BA$2.82
5831 Adelaide Ave, Unit back apartment5831 Adelaide Ave2BR,1BA$2.67
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$2.33
Colina Park North ApartmentsTstd 60%BoStudio ,1BA$2.81

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Islenair, San Diego, CA

Ranked #98

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $1,750.

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 $10,875.

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 $675 which is $10,200 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Islenair.

Expert Rental Resources

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!