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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loma Heights Studio Apartments | $1,782 | $1,084 | $2,100 |
| Loma Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,362 | $1,180 | $4,995 |
| Loma Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,950 | $2,508 | $4,295 |
| Loma Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,300 | $3,275 | $3,325 |
There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Loma Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
See all Apartments in San DiegoThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Loma Heights area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at The Presidio Apartments priced from $1,508. Mar at Seaside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,847. Here are the most affordable Loma Heights apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Presidio Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,508 |
| Mar at Seaside | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,847 |
| Gables Point Loma | E | 1BR,1BA | $2,097 |
| Chapman Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
| Loma Portal | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,290 |
As of May 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Loma Heights area is the $2.69 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Loma Palisades in the in the Wooded Area neighborhood starting from $3,225. The second greatest value Loma Heights apartment is the The Breeze Model at Nimitz Crossing starting at $3,695 with a $3.44 price per square foot in the Wooded Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Loma Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loma Palisades | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.69 |
| Nimitz Crossing | The Breeze | 2BR,2BA | $3.44 |
| Villa Temecula Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
| Loma Village Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.21 |
| Gables Point Loma | A | 2BR,1BA | $3.80 |
| 4313 Mentone St, Unit 4313 Mentone | 4313 Mentone St | 2BR,1BA | $3.59 |
| 3680 Voltaire St, Unit 3680 Voltaire | 3680 Voltaire St | 2BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| Loma Portal | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
| The Summit at Point Loma | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.59 |
| Mar at Seaside | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.69 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Loma Heights is under $2,600.
The cheapest apartment in Loma Heights is The Presidio Apartments which is listed at $1,921, while the average apartment in Loma Heights costs $3,300.
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 8 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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