Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Linda Vista Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (10 Rentals)

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2253-2285 Dunlop St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2253-2285 Dunlop St

2253-2285 Dunlop StSan Diego, CA 92111
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2233-2281 Ulric StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Linda Vista, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Linda Vista Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Linda Vista area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Hills at Fashion Valley priced from $1,808. MC Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,925. Here are the most affordable Linda Vista apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hills at Fashion ValleyAspen1BR,1BA$1,808
MC TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,925
PalmsBreeze1BR,1BA$2,056

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Linda Vista, CA

As of December 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Linda Vista area is the $3.35 price per square foot H Model at Pacific Ridge in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,600. The second greatest value Linda Vista apartment is the Sago Model at River Front Condominium Rentals starting at $3,195 with a $3.27 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. 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.
Pacific RidgeH3BR,2BA$3.35
River Front Condominium RentalsSago2BR,2BA$3.27
Fashion Terrace Apartment HomesBel Air1BR,1BA$2.97
The Hills at Fashion ValleyCarmel2BR,1BA$3.52
The Modernaire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Low Rise Luxury1BR,1BA$3.53
Crandall Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.75
Apex Mission Valley1 Bed 1 Bath Plan A1BR,1BA$3.43
PalmsBreeze1BR,1BA$2.94
MC Tower1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.52
Village Apartments1x1 Bungalow1BR,1BA$3.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Linda Vista, San Diego, CA

Ranked #61

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

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!

Getting Around the Linda Vista Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $2,425.

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 $1,808, while the average apartment in Linda Vista costs $4,600.

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 5 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 $475 which is $4,125 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Linda Vista.

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