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Arlington Apartments
701 7th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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940 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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1475 Imperial AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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901 F StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1245 Market StSan Diego, CA 92101
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830 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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744 G StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1736 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community
1455 2nd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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1455 Second Ave
1455 Second AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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202 Island AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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843 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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191 W Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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808 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
1561 Ninth Ave
San DiegoCA92101
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Entrada
453 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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699 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1808 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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900 F StSan Diego, CA 92101
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625 Broadway
625 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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303-319 MarketSan Diego, CA 92101
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Pinnacle on The Park
424 15th StSan Diego, CA 92101
450 J St, Unit 5121
450 J St
San DiegoCA92101
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600 Front Apartments
600 Front StSan Diego, CA 92101
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707 10th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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1330-1350 Market StSan Diego, CA 92101
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899 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Rey
801 A StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Nova Apartment Homes
707-777 G StSan Diego, CA 92101
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606 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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800 Broadway
800 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
1080 Park Blvd, Unit 1409
1080 Park Blvd
San DiegoCA92101
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K1 Apartments
330 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Spire San Diego
1443 Island AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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300 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Koll Center
505 W BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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F11 East Village
1110 F StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Harborview Apartment Homes
820 W G StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Griffis East Village
688 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
1080 Park Blvd, Unit 1206
1080 Park Blvd
San DiegoCA92101
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777 Sixth Ave, Unit 421
777 Sixth AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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450 10th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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525 11th Ave
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1400 Broadway
San DiegoCA92101
550 15th St, Unit 401
550 15th St
San DiegoCA92101
1551 4th Ave, Unit 712
1551 4th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
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Elan Luxo II
1907 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Ancora Apartments
110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Studio Apartments | $2,467 | $900 | $4,275 |
| Marina 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,376 | $1,475 | $10,000+ |
| Marina 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,087 | $2,528 | $10,000+ |
| Marina 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,105 | $2,995 | $10,000+ |
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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 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 apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| MBS Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Vantaggio Little Italy | Small full size bed | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
| Island Flats | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| WLA Windsor | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marina, CA
As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marina area is the $2.97 price per square foot 2-J Model at K1 Apartments in the in the Horton Plaza neighborhood starting from $3,841. The second greatest value Marina apartment is the 1150 J St Model at 1150 J St, Unit 217 starting at $3,200 with a $2.86 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| K1 Apartments | 2-J | 2BR,2BA | $2.97 |
| 1150 J St, Unit 217 | 1150 J St | 2BR,2BA | $2.86 |
| F11 East Village | 2J-4 | 2BR,2BA | $3.12 |
| Villa Maria Apartments | Two Bedroom in Little Italy / San Diego | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.12 |
| Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF) | Lofts | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| MBS Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.56 |
| GEMA | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| Horton 4th Avenue | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| Koll Center | Large 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| 900 F Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Marina, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marina Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Marina?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Marina is under $1,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Marina?
The cheapest apartment in Marina is 900 F Street which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in Marina costs $5,405.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Marina?
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 37 regular apartments in Marina 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?
Cheap apartments in Marina have an average cost of $163 which is $5,242 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Marina.
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