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Arlington Apartments
701 7th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marina Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (39 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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Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community
1455 2nd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
1556 Second Ave
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830 Park Blvd
830 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Vantaggio Little Italy
1736 State StSan 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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1808 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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MBS Studios
744 G StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Studios435: Furnished Studios with Modern Esthetic
435 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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WLA 509 Park
509 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Helm - Affordable Housing
191 W Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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808 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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900 F Street
900 F StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Market Street Square
606 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
1561 Ninth Ave
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Market Street Village
699 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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707 10th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Entrada
453 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Greystone Lofts
303-319 MarketSan Diego, CA 92101
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Harborview Apartment Homes
820 W G StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Pinnacle on The Park
424 15th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Cedar Gateway
550 Cedar 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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Cortez Hill Apartments
1616 9th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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La Maison
1818 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Essex Apartments
1910 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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J Street Flats
222 J StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Jade Apartments
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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The Continental
320 W Cedar 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 | $2,446 | $900 | $4,880 |
| Marina 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,271 | $1,395 | $10,000+ |
| Marina 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,788 | $2,581 | $10,000+ |
| Marina 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,879 | $3,095 | $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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| 830 Park Blvd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Vantaggio Little Italy | Small full size bed | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Island Flats | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| WLA Windsor | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| WLA 509 Park | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marina, CA
As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marina area is the $3.10 price per square foot 2H-1 Model at F11 East Village in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,399. The second greatest value Marina apartment is the Large 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Koll Center starting at $2,850 with a $2.71 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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| F11 East Village | 2H-1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| Koll Center | Large 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.71 |
| Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF) | Lofts | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| MBS Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.78 |
| 600 Front Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.44 |
| Horton 4th Avenue | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Arrive Broadway Lofts | Broadway Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
| 900 F Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| Vera Cortez Hill | S1 (Premium) | Studio ,1BA | $3.38 |
| The Helm - Affordable Housing | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.44 |
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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 $1,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Marina?
The cheapest apartment in Marina is 830 Park Blvd which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Marina costs $5,057.
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 47 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 $256 which is $4,801 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Marina.
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