Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Murray Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (32 Rentals)

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Navajo Bluffs
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Navajo Bluffs

6575 Jaffe CtSan Diego, CA 92119
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Pravada Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pravada Apartments

8625 Fletcher PkyLa Mesa, CA 91942
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rimrock Apartments

8420 Buckland StLa 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
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elan Avante II

8520-8522 Chloe AveLa Mesa, CA 91942
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grossmont Apartments

8561 Mellmanor 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 Navajo Bluffs priced from $1,708. Volterra Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Lake Murray apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Navajo BluffsStudioStudio,1BA$1,708
Volterra Apartments1 x 1 Cortona A - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,895
The Ridge on Jackson ApartmentsHorizon1BR,1BA$1,895
Lake Murray VillaA1BR,1BA$1,900
Grossmont Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,995
Elan Mesa Lofts0X1Studio,1BA$1,995
Cowles LandingSTUStudio,1BA$2,000
Elan Avante Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,045
Ivanhoe Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,047
Colonnade at Fletcher HillsA11BR,1BA$2,057

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Murray, CA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Murray area is the $2.82 price per square foot 5780 Jackson Dr Model at 5780 Jackson Dr, Unit 22 in the in the Lake Murray neighborhood starting from $3,125. The second greatest value Lake Murray apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Serena Vista Apartment Homes starting at $2,850 with a $2.73 price per square foot in the Lake Murray 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.
5780 Jackson Dr, Unit 225780 Jackson Dr3BR,2BA$2.82
Serena Vista Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.73
Grossmont Bluffs2BR/1BA Split - Remodeled2BR,1BA$3.03
Canyon View ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$3.10
Ivanhoe Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.73
Summit Park VillagePlan 1A1BR,1BA$2.99
Volterra Apartments1 x 1 Cortona A - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.69
Elan Avante Apartments1x1B1BR,1BA$2.99
6563 Park Ridge Blvd, Unit 16563 Park Ridge Blvd1BR,1BA$3.14
Lake Murray VillaA1BR,1BA$2.84

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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 Navajo Bluffs listed at $1,708.

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 Volterra 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 $2,289 at Summit Park Village.

What is the most affordable Lake Murray Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lake Murray Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Volterra Apartments and starts from $2,995.

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