Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marina Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (36 Rentals)

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Cedar Gateway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Gateway

550 Cedar StSan Diego, CA 92101
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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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La Maison
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

La Maison

1818 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Essex Apartments
Studio Apartments

Essex Apartments

1910 State StSan 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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The Continental
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Continental

320 W Cedar StSan 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, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 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 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
Vantaggio Little ItalySmall full size bedStudio,1BA$1,450
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
The Helm - Affordable HousingStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Studios435: Furnished Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marina, CA

As of October 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Marina area is the $2.96 price per square foot 2L-1 Model at F11 East Village in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,599. The second greatest value Marina apartment is the C1 Model at Form 15 starting at $3,297 with a $3.11 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
F11 East Village2L-12BR,2BA$2.96
Form 15C12BR,2BA$3.11
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF)Lofts1BR,1BA$2.89
Viridian LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.57
600 Front Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.10
Horton 4th Avenue1BD1BR,1BA$2.60
Arrive Broadway LoftsHorton StudioStudio ,1BA$3.06
Jade Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.14
900 F Street1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$3.22
Greystone LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.29

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Marina, San Diego, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $1,725.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Marina?

The cheapest apartment in Marina is Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community which is listed at $1,860, while the average apartment in Marina costs $5,061.

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 29 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 $145 which is $4,916 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Marina.

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