Cheap Homes for Rent in the Marina Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,000 (40 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Marina area of San Diego.

property at 1643 6th Ave

$2,049

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$2,049

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$2,049

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1643 6th Ave, Unit 414

1643 6th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
property at 445 Island Ave

$2,099 - $2,595

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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445 Island Ave

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1480 Broadway

$2,100 - $3,250

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1480 Broadway

San DiegoCA92101
property at 206 Park Blvd

$2,200 - $3,400

1 Bedroom Rentals

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206 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 777 Sixth Ave

$2,250 - $3,995

1 Bedroom Rentals

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777 Sixth Ave

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1080 Park Blvd

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1080 Park Blvd, Unit 710

1080 Park Blvd
San DiegoCA92101
property at 1551 4th Ave

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1551 4th Ave, Unit 712

1551 4th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
property at 253 Tenth Ave

$2,495 - $3,388

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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253 Tenth Ave

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 1080 Park Blvd

$2,500 - $5,950

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1080 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1150 J St

$2,550

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$2,550

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$2,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1150 J St, Unit 415

1150 J St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 1435 India St

$2,595 - $3,295

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1435 India St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 206 Park Blvd

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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206 Park Blvd, Unit 201

206 Park Blvd
San DiegoCA92101
property at 1050 Island Ave

$2,600 - $3,995

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1050 Island Ave

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 1480 Broadway

$2,695

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$2,695

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$2,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1480 Broadway, Unit 2105

1480 Broadway
San DiegoCA92101
property at 1501 Front St

$2,599 - $3,750

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1501 Front St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 350 W Ash St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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350 W Ash St, Unit 1006

350 W Ash St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 801 Ash St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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801 Ash St, Unit 305

801 Ash St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 655 Columbia St

$2,700 - $3,950

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

655 Columbia St

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 530 K St

$2,750

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$2,750

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$2,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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530 K St, Unit 211

530 K St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 602 W Fir St

$2,750 - $4,550

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

602 W Fir St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 300 W Beech St

$2,650 - $3,700

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

300 W Beech St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 427 Ninth Ave

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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427 Ninth Ave, Unit 301

427 Ninth Ave
San DiegoCA92101

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arlington ApartmentsSingle Room OccupantStudio,$900
Trolley CourtStandardStudio,$974
Studio 15Studios - 50% AMI - Utilities includedStudio,1BA$1,050
Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!StandardStudio,1BA$1,062
Island Village ApartmentsStudio ALL UTILITIES IncludedStudio,1BA$1,300
MBS StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
WLA Windsor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
Vantaggio Little ItalySmall full size bedStudio,1BA$1,450
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
Island FlatsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marina, CA

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marina area is the $2.86 price per square foot 1150 J St Model at 1150 J St, Unit Unit 217 in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Marina apartment is the Two Bedroom in Little Italy / San Diego Model at Villa Maria Apartments starting at $3,123 with a $3.12 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.
1150 J St, Unit Unit 2171150 J St2BR,2BA$2.86
Villa Maria ApartmentsTwo Bedroom in Little Italy / San Diego2BR,1.5BA$3.12
Griffis East VillagePueblo2BR,2BA$3.30
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF)Lofts1BR,1BA$2.77
MBS StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$1.56
F11 East Village1B-21BR,1BA$3.30
Arrive Broadway LoftsBvilding 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.37
Koll CenterLarge 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.13
Vera Cortez HillA1 (Premium)1BR,1BA$3.06
Horton 4th AvenueStudiosStudio ,1BA$2.95

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Marina, San Diego, CA

Ranked #7

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Marina

What type of rentals are currently available in Marina?

There are currently 309 Apartments for Rent in Marina, CA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $19,341. There are also 125 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Marina ranging from $2,049 to $40,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Marina?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Marina ranges from $2,049 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,895.

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