Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Islenair Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $719 (128 Rentals)

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property at 5027 Campanile Dr
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050
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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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5027 Campanile Dr

San DiegoCA92115
property at 4975 Tierra Baja Way
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250
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5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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4975 Tierra Baja Way

San DiegoCA92115

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64Forty
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$1,685 - $3,325

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Base Rent$1,685 - $3,325
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

64Forty

6440 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Las Palmas Apartments
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$1,895 - $2,645

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Las Palmas Apartments

5275 Monroe AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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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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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 Fifty Twenty-Five priced from $719. The Rive San Diego has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,034. Here are the most affordable Islenair apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fifty Twenty-Five4BR/4BA - Torrey Pines4BR,4BA$719
The Rive San Diego4x4 B4BR,4BA$1,034
Chamoune Senior ApartmentsThe Mission - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325
Harris Family Senior ResidenceAffordable Senior1BR,1BA$1,577
4050 38th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650
64FortyS1Studio,1BA$1,685
4167 CHEROKEE AVENUE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,695
Pacific CoveStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
4060 Euclid North Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Islenair, CA

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Islenair area is the $1.75 price per square foot 2270 Boundary St Model at 2270 Boundary St, Unit Upper Unit in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Islenair apartment is the Plan 2 Model at Talmadge Canyon Park starting at $3,850 with a $2.36 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2270 Boundary St, Unit Upper Unit2270 Boundary St3BR,2BA$1.75
Talmadge Canyon ParkPlan 23BR,3BA$2.36
4410 Highland3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.34
The Rive San Diego2x2 B2BR,2BA$1.04
The Penthouse Apartments MOVE IN BONUSPlan B - 1x11BR,1BA$2.53
5071 Sterling Ct, Unit 50715071 Sterling Ct3BR,1BA$2.67
Hillside Views Apartments2/12BR,1BA$2.11
49th Street Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.69
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$2.33
Colina Park North Apartmentsstud 60%Studio ,1BA$2.61

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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 $1,699.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Islenair?

The cheapest apartment in Islenair is Chamoune Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,325, while the average apartment in Islenair costs $2,245.

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 41 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 $323 which is $1,922 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Islenair.

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