
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Loma Portal Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,400 (9 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Loma Portal area of San Diego.


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Loma Portal, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Loma Portal?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Loma Portal Studio Apartments | $2,298 | $1,508 | $2,675 |
Loma Portal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,848 | $1,400 | $3,935 |
Loma Portal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,509 | $2,220 | $4,920 |
Loma Portal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,306 | $3,429 | $5,329 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Loma Portal Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Loma Portal Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Loma Portal area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at The Presidio Apartments priced from $1,508. Elan Loma Highlands has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Loma Portal 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 |
Elan Loma Highlands | Optimo | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Mariners Cove Apartments | The Sunset | 1BR,1BA | $2,070 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Loma Portal, CA
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Loma Portal area is the $3.10 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Loma Palisades in the in the Old Town San Diego neighborhood starting from $3,725. The second greatest value Loma Portal apartment is the B1 Model at The Seaton Apartments starting at $3,995 with a $3.46 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Loma Portal apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Loma Palisades | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $3.10 |
The Seaton Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.46 |
The Californian - Residential | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.39 |
Villa Point Loma | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
Loft2015 Apartments | Allure- Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.43 |
Dylan Point Loma | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
Bevel Apartments | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $3.87 |
Loma Portal | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
The Summit at Point Loma | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.85 |
Mariners Cove Apartments | The Pacifica | 1BR,1BA | $3.81 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLoma Portal, San Diego, CA
Ranked #80
Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Loma Portal Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
40 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Loma Portal Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Loma Portal?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Loma Portal is under $2,780.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Loma Portal?
The cheapest apartment in Loma Portal is The Presidio Apartments which is listed at $1,921, while the average apartment in Loma Portal costs $3,825.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Loma Portal?
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 21 regular apartments in Loma Portal that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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