Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Murray Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (22 Rentals)

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Navajo Bluffs
$1,781 - $5,024
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Navajo Bluffs

6575 Jaffe CtSan Diego, CA 92119
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Mellmanor Apartments
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$2,199 - $2,799
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Mellmanor Apartments

8750 Mellmanor DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Pravada Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pravada Apartments

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

Rimrock Apartments

8420 Buckland StLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Grossmont Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grossmont Apartments

8561 Mellmanor DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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5678 Lambda Ln
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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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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 $1,781. The Ridge on Jackson Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Lake Murray apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Navajo BluffsStudioStudio,1BA$1,781
The Ridge on Jackson ApartmentsSunriseStudio,1BA$1,795
Grossmont Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,850
Elan Mesa Lofts0X1Studio,1BA$1,895
Lake Murray VillaA1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Murray, CA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Murray area is the $2.36 price per square foot 3 x 2 Siena - Renovated Model at Volterra Apartments in the in the Lake Murray neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Lake Murray apartment is the B3 Model at Colonnade at Fletcher Hills starting at $2,848 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Prospect Glen 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.
Volterra Apartments3 x 2 Siena - Renovated3BR,2BA$2.36
Colonnade at Fletcher HillsB32BR,2BA$2.48
Ivanhoe Village Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.87
Vela Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$3.15
Canyon View ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$3.10
Summit Park VillagePlan 1A1BR,1BA$2.91
Lake Murray VillaA1BR,1BA$2.84
Mellmanor Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$3.31
Elan Avante Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$3.41
Grossmont Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.08

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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 $1,781.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Murray Apartment is $1,850 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 $2,447 at Summit Park Village.

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