Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marina District San Diego, CA from $500 (35 Rentals)

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321 Tenth Ave

San DiegoCA92101
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CCBA Senior Garden
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

CCBA Senior Garden

438 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
Senior Living
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Park 12 Podium
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park 12 Podium

202 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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J Street Flats
Studio Apartments

J Street Flats

222 J StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Villa De Oro Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa De Oro Apartments

1830 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Vera Cortez Hill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vera Cortez Hill

1399 Ninth AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Yale Lofts
2 Bedroom Apartments

Yale Lofts

1111-1119 F StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Jade Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Jade Apartments

843 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Marina District, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 Trolley Court priced from $974. Studio 15 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Marina District apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trolley CourtStandardStudio,$974
Studio 15Studios - 50% AMI - Utilities includedStudio,1BA$1,050
Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!StandardStudio,1BA$1,062
Island FlatsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,500
WLA Windsor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550
WLA 509 Park0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550
Horton 4th AvenueStudiosStudio,1BA$1,602
Studios435: Furnished Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,775
900 F StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Market Street VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marina District, CA

As of October 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Marina District area is the $2.89 price per square foot Two Bedroom B2F Model at 13th & Market in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,999. The second greatest value Marina District apartment is the 2L-1 Model at F11 East Village starting at $3,599 with a $2.96 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
13th & MarketTwo Bedroom B2F2BR,2BA$2.89
F11 East Village2L-12BR,2BA$2.96
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF)Lofts1BR,1BA$2.39
Viridian LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.68
600 Front Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.10
Horton 4th Avenue1BD1BR,1BA$2.61
Arrive Broadway LoftsHorton StudioStudio ,1BA$3.06
Vera Cortez HillA1 (Premium)1BR,1BA$2.97
Where Convenience meets Comfort at the LeoOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.67
Jade Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.14

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Marina District, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Marina District Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

80 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Marina District?

The cheapest apartment in Marina District is Jade Apartments which is listed at $1,995, while the average apartment in Marina District costs $5,055.

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 25 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 $140 which is $4,915 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Marina District.

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