Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Loma Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (4 Rentals)

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Montalvo
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montalvo

4247 Montalvo StSan Diego, CA 92107
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2089 Chatsworth BlvdSan Diego, CA 92107
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Loma Heights, CA

As of March 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Loma Heights area is the $2.73 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Loma Palisades in the in the Wooded Area neighborhood starting from $3,275. The second greatest value Loma Heights apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Loma Village Apartments starting at $2,770 with a $3.02 price per square foot in the Midway District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Loma Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Loma Palisades3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$2.73
Loma Village Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.02
The Californian - Residential1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.21
Mar at SeasideChannel1BR,1BA$2.73
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.01
The Summit at Point Loma1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.01
Mariners CoveThe Pacifica1BR,1BA$4.17
Gables Point LomaF1BR,1BA$3.62
Elan Loma HighlandsOptimoStudio ,1BA$3.88
Chapman PlaceAirbnb/ Fully Furnished StudioStudio ,1BA$5.49

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Southwest Central San Diego, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Loma Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Loma Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Loma Heights is under $2,600.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Loma Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Loma Heights is Mar at Seaside which is listed at $1,908, while the average apartment in Loma Heights costs $3,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Loma Heights?

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 7 regular apartments in Loma Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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