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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Islenair Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (46 Rentals)
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4564 E Talmadge Dr
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Golden Glen Apartments
3265 C StSan Diego, CA 92102
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5263 El Cajon Blvd
San DiegoCA92115
5267 El Cajon Blvd
San DiegoCA92115
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Pacific Cove
4025 Oakcrest DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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3625 Federal Blvd WSan Diego, CA 92102
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Talmadge Senior Village(55+ Senior Community)
5252 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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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 | $2,516 | $1,495 | $3,121 |
| Islenair 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,860 | $1,000 | $4,361 |
| Islenair 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,196 | $855 | $4,625 |
| Islenair 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,958 | $2,400 | $5,920 |
| Islenair 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,162 | $850 | $5,200 |
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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 4 Beds unit found at The Rive San Diego priced from $855. Colina Park North Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,526. Here are the most affordable Islenair apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rive San Diego | 4x4 B | 4BR,4BA | $855 |
| Colina Park North Apartments | Studi 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,526 |
| 3770 42nd Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
| Union Grantville | B10 | 2BR,2BA | $1,650 |
| Vista Capri East | 1BR's No Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| 4142 44th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Hillside Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| State | Minor | 1BR,1BA | $1,802 |
| Pacific Cove | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,845 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Islenair, CA
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Islenair area is the $2.57 price per square foot 2+2 Plan A - REMODEL Model at The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials" in the in the Rolando neighborhood starting from $2,830. The second greatest value Islenair apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Talmadge on 44th starting at $2,495 with a $2.62 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 A - REMODEL | 2BR,2BA | $2.57 |
| Talmadge on 44th | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.62 |
| Chollas Heights Military Housing | cshb1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.89 |
| The Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
| 4473 Menlo Ave, Unit K | 4473 Menlo Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| 5073 Sterling Ct | 5073 Sterling Ct | 3BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Dorchester "Call for Specials" | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| 4245 34th St | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| Hillside Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Colina Park North Apartments | Studi 60% | Studio ,1BA | $2.27 |
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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 $1,845.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Islenair?
The cheapest apartment in Islenair is 3770 42nd Street which is listed at $1,599, while the average apartment in Islenair costs $7,500.
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 24 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 $1,445 which is $6,055 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Islenair.
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