Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Playa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,600 (25 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 1 Bed unit found at The Presidio Apartments priced from $1,821. Loma Portal has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable La Playa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Presidio ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,821
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,000
Surfcaster ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,045
CelesteS3 BayStudio,1BA$2,125
Elan Coco PalmsOptimoStudio,1BA$2,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Playa, CA

As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Playa area is the $2.95 price per square foot 2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath Model at Loma Portal in the in the Midway District neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value La Playa apartment is the The Azure Model at Nimitz Crossing starting at $3,495 with a $3.68 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.
Loma Portal2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.95
Nimitz CrossingThe Azure2BR,2BA$3.68
Loma Village Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.32
Bevel ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$4.28
3122-3126 Canon St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$4.29
Bowen ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$4.49
310 -316 Rosecrans St310 -316 Rosecrans St1BR,1BA$3.83
Elan Coco PalmsOptimoStudio ,1BA$4.99
Surfcaster ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$5.73
The Presidio ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$5.87

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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 $1,608.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom La Playa Apartment is $1,821 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 $2,800 at Loma Portal.

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