
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Loma Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (12 Rentals)
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The Presidio Apartments

Point Loma Bay Apartments - Live Steps from the Beach

4268 Valeta St

2089 Chatsworth Blvd
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Mar at Seaside

Elan Loma Highlands

3014 Xenophon St
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Loma Heights, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Loma Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Loma Heights Studio Apartments | $2,073 | $1,033 | $3,015 |
Loma Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,840 | $1,124 | $4,951 |
Loma Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,519 | $2,220 | $7,747 |
Loma Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,161 | $3,600 | $5,403 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Loma Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Loma Heights Apartments for Rent
 The 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 $1,990. Here are the most affordable Loma Heights apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Presidio Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,508 |
Mar at Seaside | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,990 |
Elan Loma Highlands | Optimo | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Gables Point Loma | E | 1BR,1BA | $2,212 |
Mariners Cove Apartments | The Sunset | 1BR,1BA | $2,226 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Loma Heights, CA
As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Loma Heights area is the $3.30 price per square foot B1 Model at Dylan Point Loma in the in the Midway District neighborhood starting from $4,051. The second greatest value Loma Heights apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Loma Palisades starting at $3,600 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Old Town San Diego 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. |
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Dylan Point Loma | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.30 |
Loma Palisades | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $3.00 |
The Seaton Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.15 |
The Californian - Residential | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
Nimitz Crossing | The Azure | 2BR,2BA | $3.89 |
Loma Portal | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
The Summit at Point Loma | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
Mariners Cove Apartments | The Pacifica | 1BR,1BA | $3.87 |
Gables Point Loma | E | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
Mar at Seaside | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.98 |
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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 $2,615.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Loma Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Loma Heights is The Presidio Apartments which is listed at $1,921, while the average apartment in Loma Heights costs $3,700.
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 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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