Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marina Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (31 Rentals)
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Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community
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The Helm - Affordable Housing

1808 Third Ave

900 F Street

Market Street Village

Entrada

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Cornerstone Lofts
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600 Front Apartments

Market Street Square

1573 Ninth Ave

2 Ash St

Pinnacle on The Park
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Marina, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Marina?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Marina Studio Apartments | $2,607 | $1,062 | $4,624 |
Marina 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,395 | $1,695 | $10,000+ |
Marina 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,967 | $2,295 | $10,000+ |
Marina 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,640 | $3,355 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Marina Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Marina Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Marina area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Peachtree Inn priced from $1,062. Vantaggio Little Italy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Marina apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Peachtree Inn | Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,062 |
Vantaggio Little Italy | Small full size bed | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,591 |
WLA Windsor | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Island Flats | Large Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
The Helm - Affordable Housing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
WLA 509 Park | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Windsor Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Alcove East Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,779 |
900 F Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marina, CA
As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Marina area is the $2.86 price per square foot 801 Ash St Model at 801 Ash St, Unit 101 in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Marina apartment is the 2/2 Loft Model at Greystone Lofts starting at $2,500 with a $2.38 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marina apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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801 Ash St, Unit 101 | 801 Ash St | 2BR,2BA | $2.86 |
Greystone Lofts | 2/2 Loft | 1BR,2BA | $2.38 |
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF) | Lofts | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
900 F Street | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.03 |
Viridian Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
600 Front Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.04 |
Strata | Plan B (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
Horton 4th Avenue | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
Arrive Broadway Lofts | Quarter 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
Vera Cortez Hill | S1 (Premium) | Studio ,1BA | $3.42 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marina Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Marina?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Marina is at Peachtree Inn listed at $1,062.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Marina Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Marina Apartment is $1,695 at Windsor Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Marina Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Marina is starting from $2,381 at 900 F Street.
What is the most affordable Marina Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Marina Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Entrada and starts from $3,740.
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