Cheap Homes for Rent in the Islenair Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (35 Rentals)

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property at 4975 Tierra Baja Way

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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4975 Tierra Baja Way

San DiegoCA92115

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property at 4064 Oakcrest Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4064 Oakcrest Dr

San DiegoCA92105
property at 5011 63rd St

$1,300 - $1,800

1 Bedroom Rentals

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5011 63rd St

San DiegoCA92115
property at 3825 Van Dyke Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3825 Van Dyke Ave, Unit 6

3825 Van Dyke Ave
San DiegoCA92105

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property at 4150 34th St

$1,895 - $2,995

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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4150 34th St

San DiegoCA92104
property at 4515 37th St

$1,899

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$1,899

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$1,899

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4515 37th St

San DiegoCA92116
property at 4787 A St

$1,949

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$1,949

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$1,949

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4787 A St

San DiegoCA92102
property at 4486 38th St

$1,990

1 Bedroom Rentals

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4486 38th St

San DiegoCA92116

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property at 3610 44th St

$2,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

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3610 44th St

San DiegoCA92105

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property at 5252 Orange Ave

$2,100 - $2,795

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5252 Orange Ave

San DiegoCA92115

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. Chamoune Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Islenair apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fifty Twenty-Five4BR/4BA - Semi Private - Elite (D)4BR,4BA$719
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
Las Dos Palmas1/1 Premium Photos1BR,1BA$1,650
The Dalton Apartments1 Bed Premium1BR,1BA$1,695
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$1,750
Colina Park North ApartmentsTstd 60%BoStudio,1BA$1,753
Talmadge Pacific Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Islenair, CA

As of August 07, 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
Fifty Twenty-Five4BR/4BA - Elite4BR,4BA$0.63
Dorchester STOP IN FOR MOVE IN BONUS!2x22BR,2BA$2.57
4473 Menlo Ave, Unit D4473 Menlo Ave2BR,1BA$2.61
The Penthouse Apartments MOVE IN BONUSPlan B - 1x11BR,1BA$2.31
4064 Winona Ave, Unit 40644064 Winona Ave2BR,1BA$2.27
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$2.33
Colina Park North Apartmentsstud 60%Studio ,1BA$2.61
University Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.64

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Islenair, San Diego, CA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Islenair

What type of rentals are currently available in Islenair?

There are currently 2427 Apartments for Rent in Islenair, CA with pricing that ranges from $719 to $10,421. There are also 161 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Islenair ranging from $975 to $8,000.

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 $975 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,122.

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 $9,933, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,695 to $5,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $719.

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