Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Playa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,500 (29 Rentals)

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5050 Niagara AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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2918-2932 Dickens StSan Diego, CA 92106

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La Playa, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available La Playa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the La Playa area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at The Presidio Apartments priced from $1,508. Mar at Seaside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,847. Here are the most affordable La Playa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Presidio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,508
Mar at SeasideStudioStudio,1BA$1,847
CelesteS3 BayStudio,1BA$2,125
Bevel ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$2,196
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,290
Bowen ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$2,393
Surfcaster Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 600 Square Feet and Just...1BR,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Playa, CA

As of May 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Playa area is the $2.79 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Bayview Townhomes at Point Loma in the in the Wooded Area neighborhood starting from $5,295. The second greatest value La Playa apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Loma Palisades starting at $3,225 with a $2.69 price per square foot in the Wooded Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Playa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bayview Townhomes at Point Loma3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$2.79
Loma Palisades3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$2.69
Nimitz CrossingThe Breeze2BR,2BA$3.44
Loma Village Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.21
Elan The ParkDuo2BR,1BA$3.64
4313 Mentone St, Unit 4313 Mentone4313 Mentone St2BR,1BA$3.59
3680 Voltaire St, Unit 3680 Voltaire3680 Voltaire St2BR,1BA$3.23
Elan The PlazaAspire1BR,1BA$3.46
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.27
Mar at SeasideStudioStudio ,1BA$3.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Playa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in La Playa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in La Playa is at The Presidio Apartments listed at $1,508.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom La Playa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom La Playa Apartment is $1,921 at The Presidio Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom La Playa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in La Playa is starting from $2,600 at Loma Palisades.

What is the most affordable La Playa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap La Playa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Loma Palisades and starts from $3,225.

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