Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Murray Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (46 Rentals)

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Navajo Bluffs
$1,880 - $6,498
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Navajo Bluffs

6575 Jaffe CtSan Diego, CA 92119
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Cowles Landing
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$2,365 - $2,465
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 31

Cowles Landing

7707-7787 Tommy StSan Diego, CA 92119
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Mellmanor Apartments
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$2,199 - $2,799
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Mellmanor Apartments

8750 Mellmanor DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Central Park
$2,329 - $7,016
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Central Park

5636 Amaya DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Pravada Apartments
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Pravada Apartments

8625 Fletcher PkyLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Rimrock Apartments
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Rimrock Apartments

8420 Buckland StLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Grossmont Apartments
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Grossmont Apartments

8561 Mellmanor DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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5678 Lambda Ln
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5678 Lambda Ln

5678 Lambda LnLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Elan Avante II
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Elan Avante II

8520-8522 Chloe AveLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Jackson 23 Apartments
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Jackson 23 Apartments

5630-5670 Jackson DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Lake Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Park

5700 Baltimore DrLa Mesa, CA 91942

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Lake Murray, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake Murray Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Murray area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at The Ridge on Jackson Apartments priced from $1,795. Grossmont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Lake Murray apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Ridge on Jackson ApartmentsSunriseStudio,1BA$1,795
Grossmont Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,850
Navajo BluffsStudioStudio,1BA$1,873
Lake Murray VillaA1BR,1BA$1,900
Summit Park VillagePlan 1A1BR,1BA$1,989
Elan Mesa LoftsStudio 1 Bath - 0X1Studio,1BA$1,995
Elan Avante Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,045
Volterra Apartments1 x 1 Cortona A - Renovated1BR,1BA$2,095
Ivanhoe Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,191

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Murray, CA

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Murray area is the $2.39 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2.5 Baths Model at Lake Park in the in the Navajo neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Lake Murray apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Ivanhoe Village Apartments starting at $2,610 with a $2.51 price per square foot in the El Cajon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Murray apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lake Park2 Beds, 2.5 Baths2BR,2.5BA$2.39
Ivanhoe Village Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.51
Serena Vista Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$3.22
Canyon View ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$3.00
Summit Park VillagePlan 1A1BR,1BA$2.76
Colonnade at Fletcher HillsA11BR,1BA$3.08
Volterra Apartments1 x 1 Cortona A - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.98
Lake Murray VillaA1BR,1BA$2.84
Mellmanor Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$3.31
Grossmont Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Murray Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lake Murray?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lake Murray is at The Ridge on Jackson Apartments listed at $1,795.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Murray Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Murray Apartment is $1,895 at Grossmont Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lake Murray Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lake Murray is starting from $2,397 at Summit Park Village.

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