Cheap Homes for Rent in Islenair Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (47 Rentals)

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property at 2945 32nd St

$1,150

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$1,150
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

2945 32nd St

San DiegoCA92104

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property at 4064 Oakcrest Dr

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4064 Oakcrest Dr

San DiegoCA92105

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property at 4860 Rolando Ct

$1,895 - $2,125

1 Bedroom Rentals

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4860 Rolando Ct

San DiegoCA92115

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property at 4072 Meade Ave

$2,150

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$2,150
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$2,150

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4072 Meade Ave

San DiegoCA92116
property at 3610 44th St

$2,195

1 Bedroom Rentals

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3610 44th St

San DiegoCA92105

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property at 4654 33rd St

$2,250

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$2,250
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4654 33rd St, Unit 12

4654 33rd St
San DiegoCA92116

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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 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $809. 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-Five2BR/2BA - Semi Private - Elite2BR,2BA$809
Meade Avenue Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,295
Chamoune Senior ApartmentsThe Mission - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
University Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,450
Harris Family Senior ResidenceAffordable Senior1BR,1BA$1,577
Talmadge Pacific Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,695
Las Dos Palmas1/1 Premium Photos1BR,1BA$1,695
The Dalton Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,750
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Islenair, CA

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Islenair area is the $0.23 price per square foot 4x4 B Model at The Rive San Diego in the in the Rolando neighborhood starting from $386. 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.
The Rive San Diego4x4 B4BR,4BA$0.23
Talmadge Canyon ParkPlan 23BR,3BA$2.36
The Penthouse Apartments MOVE IN BONUSTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.40
Fifty Twenty-Five2BR/2BA - Semi Private - Premium2BR,2BA$0.83
3854 46th St, Unit apt 73854 46th St2BR,2BA$2.49
4473 Menlo Ave4473 Menlo Ave2BR,1BA$2.61
5020 Wightman St2/12BR,1BA$2.35
4293 51st St, Unit 44293 51st St2BR,1.5BA$2.58
Dorchester STOP IN FOR MOVE IN BONUS!One Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.61
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$2.33

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Islenair, San Diego, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Islenair

What type of rentals are currently available in Islenair?

There are currently 2439 Apartments for Rent in Islenair, CA with pricing that ranges from $799 to $8,200. There are also 165 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Islenair ranging from $1,065 to $12,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Islenair?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Islenair ranges from $1,065 to $12,900 with an average monthly rent of $5,414.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Islenair?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Islenair range from $2,400 to $7,195, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,450 to $4,996. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $849.

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