Cheap Homes for Rent in Lake Murray Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,800 (11 Rentals)

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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 Elan Mesa Lofts priced from $1,845. Lake Murray Villa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Lake Murray apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elan Mesa Lofts0x1Studio,1BA$1,845
Lake Murray VillaA1BR,1BA$1,950
Elan Avante II1x1A1BR,1BA$1,970
Grossmont Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,995
Navajo BluffsStudioStudio,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Murray, CA

As of July 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Murray area is the $2.83 price per square foot 3BR/2BA - Remodeled Model at Grossmont Bluffs in the in the Lake Murray neighborhood starting from $3,365. The second greatest value Lake Murray apartment is the 2 x 2 Verona A Model at Volterra Apartments starting at $2,695 with a $2.62 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.
Grossmont Bluffs3BR/2BA - Remodeled3BR,2BA$2.83
Volterra Apartments2 x 2 Verona A2BR,2BA$2.62
Park Grossmont2x2 Small2BR,2BA$2.98
Elan Avante2x12BR,1BA$2.88
Serena Vista Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.75
Ivanhoe Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.72
Summit Park Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.88
Lake Murray VillaA1BR,1BA$2.91
Mellmanor Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$3.15
Elan Avante II1x1A1BR,1BA$3.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Murray

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake Murray?

There are currently 105 Apartments for Rent in Lake Murray, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,595 to $4,537. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Murray ranging from $1,850 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lake Murray?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lake Murray ranges from $1,850 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,266.

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