Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Linda Vista Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,100 (29 Rentals)

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Citrino
$2,000 - $2,050

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Base Rent$2,000 - $2,050

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $2,050
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Citrino

6916 Fulton StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Morley 47 Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Morley 47 Apartments

2200-2240 Morley StSan Diego, CA 92111
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7002 Linda Vista Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

7002 Linda Vista Rd

7002 Linda Vista RdSan Diego, CA 92111
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Dunlop 7 Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dunlop 7 Apartments

2301-2311 Ulric StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Astro 6Plex
1 Bedroom Apartments

Astro 6Plex

2285-2295 Ulric StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Astro Vista Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Astro Vista Apartments

2233-2281 Ulric StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Mesa Palms Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mesa Palms Apartments

7717 Linda Vista RdSan Diego, CA 92111
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Dunlop 28 Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dunlop 28 Apartments

2284-2287 Dunlop StSan Diego, CA 92111
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The V Tower
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The V Tower

2341 Ulric StSan Diego, CA 92111
property at 6202 Friars Rd
$1,995 - $2,000
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6202 Friars Rd

San DiegoCA92108
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CentrePointe
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

CentrePointe

6540 Friars RdSan Diego, CA 92108

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MC Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MC Tower

2285 Ulric StSan Diego, CA 92111
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2231 Burroughs St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2231 Burroughs St

2231 Burroughs StSan Diego, CA 92111

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Cheapest Available Linda Vista Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Linda Vista area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Citrino priced from $2,000. CentrePointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,049. Here are the most affordable Linda Vista apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CitrinoS-02Studio, 1BA$2,000
CentrePointePlan SAStudio, 1BA$2,049
The Hills at Fashion ValleyDesign 1A Premier 31BR, 1BA$2,172
Modernaire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Classic1BR, 1BA$2,199
2231 Burroughs St2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$2,275
Rivair Apartment HomesS1Studio, 1BA$2,465
2206-2216 W Dunlop St2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$2,495
Crandall Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$2,554
Fashion Terrace Apartment HomesBel Air1BR, 1BA$2,650
Palms ApartmentsDesign 2A2BR, 2BA$2,719

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Linda Vista, CA

As of September 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Linda Vista area is the $3.05 price per square foot 4/3 Model at 1134-1148 Fresno St in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $5,595. The second greatest value Linda Vista apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at 2917-2923 Preece Street in the Clairemont neighborhood starting at $3,595 with a $3.00 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Linda Vista apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1134-1148 Fresno St4/34BR, 3BA$3.05
2917-2923 Preece Street3BR/2.0BA3BR, 2BA$3.00
Apex Mission Valley2 Bed 2 Bath Plan D2BR, 2BA$2.93
Palms ApartmentsDesign 2A Premier2BR, 2BA$2.90
2206-2216 W Dunlop St2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$2.70
Dunlop 1503BR, 2BA$3.45
2231 Burroughs St2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$2.53
Village Apartments2x1 Townhome2BR, 1BA$3.36
Fashion Terrace Apartment HomesBel Air1BR, 1BA$3.18
Crandall Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$3.55

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Linda Vista, San Diego, CA

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Our team works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Linda Vista, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Linda Vista Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Linda Vista?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Linda Vista is under $2,719.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Linda Vista?

The cheapest apartment in Linda Vista is The Hills at Fashion Valley which is listed at $2,172, while the average apartment in Linda Vista costs $3,010.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Linda Vista?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Linda Vista that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Linda Vista?

Cheap apartments in Linda Vista have an average cost of $137 which is $2,873 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Linda Vista.

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