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Arlington Apartments
701 7th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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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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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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202 Island AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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WLA Windsor
843 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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STUDIOS435
435 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Windsor Apartments
1808 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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744 G StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Helm - Affordable Housing
191 W Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Horton 4th Avenue
808 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community
1455 2nd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Entrada
453 13th 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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Greystone Lofts
303-319 MarketSan Diego, CA 92101
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K1 Apartments
330 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Pinnacle on The Park
424 15th StSan Diego, CA 92101
253 10th Ave, Unit 628
253 10th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
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625 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Tenth&G
707 10th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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600 Front Apartments
600 Front StSan Diego, CA 92101
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900 F StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1055 6th Ave
1055 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Griffis East Village
688 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Rey
801 A StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1480 Broadway
San DiegoCA92101
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Idea1 Apartments
899 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Nova Apartment Homes
707-777 G StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Spire San Diego
1443 Island AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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ALX
300 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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450 10th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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820 W G StSan Diego, CA 92101
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800 Broadway
800 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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13th & Market
1330-1350 Market StSan Diego, CA 92101
1642 7th Ave, Unit 119
1642 7th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
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Elan Luxo II
1907 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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601 11th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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1445 K StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Billboard Lofts
320 W Ash StSan Diego, CA 92101
1551 4th Ave, Unit 412
1551 4th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
1514 7th Ave, Unit #103
1514 7th Ave
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Cornerstone Lofts
302 E Island AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Stanza Little Italy
310 A StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Ancora
110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Instrata Little Italy
1980 Kettner BlvdSan 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 | $2,519 | $900 | $4,529 |
| Marina 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,442 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Marina 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,145 | $2,395 | $10,000+ |
| Marina 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,191 | $2,850 | $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 |
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| 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 |
| 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 509 Park | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| WLA Windsor | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marina, CA
As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marina area is the $3.09 price per square foot B3 Model at GEMA in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,590. The second greatest value Marina apartment is the Three Bedroom in Little Italy/San Diego Model at Villa Maria Apartments starting at $3,451 with a $3.00 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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| GEMA | B3 | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.09 |
| Villa Maria Apartments | Three Bedroom in Little Italy/San Diego | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.00 |
| F11 East Village | 2J-1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.22 |
| Koll Center | Large 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.71 |
| Cornerstone Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| MBS Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.78 |
| Greystone Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.21 |
| Vera Cortez Hill | S1 (Premium) | Studio ,1BA | $3.42 |
| Horton 4th Avenue | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $3.29 |
| 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 $1,550.
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 $5,405.
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 54 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 $198 which is $5,207 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Marina.
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