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Arlington Apartments
701 7th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marina District San Diego, CA from $500 (30 Rentals)
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Trolley Court
940 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Studio 15
1475 Imperial AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!
901 F StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Island Village Apartments
1245 Market StSan Diego, CA 92101
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830 Park Blvd
830 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Villa De Oro Apartments
1830 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102
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WLA 509 Park
509 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Island Flats
202 Island AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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WLA Windsor
843 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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STUDIOS435
435 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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MBS Studios
744 G StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Horton 4th Avenue
808 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Entrada
453 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Market Street Square
606 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Market Street Village
699 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Harborview Apartment Homes
820 W G StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Greystone Lofts
303-319 MarketSan Diego, CA 92101
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K1 Apartments
330 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Pinnacle on The Park
424 15th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Villa Harvey Mandel
72 17th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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CCBA Senior Garden
438 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Park 12 Podium
202 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Los Vientos
1668 National AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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J Street Flats
222 J StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Empire
843 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Alcove East Village
330 15th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Hue Gaslamp Apartments
945 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Vera Cortez Hill
1399 Ninth AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Yale Lofts
1111-1119 F StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Marina District, San Diego, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Marina District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina District Studio Apartments | $2,336 | $900 | $4,907 |
| Marina District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,180 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Marina District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,721 | $2,395 | $10,000+ |
| Marina District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,888 | $2,850 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Marina District Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Marina District area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Arlington Apartments priced from $900. Trolley Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $974. Here are the most affordable Marina District apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Arlington Apartments | Single Room Occupant | Studio, | $900 |
| Trolley Court | Standard | Studio, | $974 |
| Studio 15 | Studios - 50% AMI - Utilities included | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units! | Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,062 |
| Island Village Apartments | Studio ALL UTILITIES Included | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 830 Park Blvd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| WLA 509 Park | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Island Flats | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| WLA Windsor | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| MBS Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marina District, CA
As of March 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marina District area is the $1.67 price per square foot One Bedroom One Bath Model at Viridian Lofts in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,475. The second greatest value Marina District apartment is the 801 Ash St Model at 801 Ash St, Unit 101 starting at $3,900 with a $3.55 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marina District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Viridian Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 801 Ash St, Unit 101 | 801 Ash St | 2BR,2BA | $3.55 |
| F11 East Village | 2J-1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.22 |
| Koll Center | Large 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.71 |
| Cornerstone Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| MBS Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.78 |
| 900 F Street | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| Vera Cortez Hill | A2 (Premium) | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| Greystone Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.21 |
| Horton 4th Avenue | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $3.29 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marina District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Marina District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Marina District is under $1,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Marina District?
The cheapest apartment in Marina District is 830 Park Blvd which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Marina District costs $5,046.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Marina District?
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 48 regular apartments in Marina District 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 Marina District?
Cheap apartments in Marina District have an average cost of $269 which is $4,777 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Marina District.
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