Cheap Homes for Rent in Marina Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,000 (38 Rentals)

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property at 206 Park Blvd

206 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1080 Park Blvd

1080 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 427 Ninth Ave

427 Ninth Ave

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 445 Island

445 Island

San DiegoCA92101
property at 101 Market St

101 Market St

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 1435 India St

1435 India St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 550 15th St

550 15th St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1025 Island Ave

1025 Island Ave

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1431 Pacific Hwy

1431 Pacific Hwy

San DiegoCA92101
property at 850 State St

850 State St

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 253 Tenth Ave

253 Tenth Ave

San DiegoCA92101

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,1BA$974
Studio 15Studios - 50% AMI - Utilities includedStudio,1BA$1,050
Peachtree InnStandardStudio,1BA$1,062
Harrington Heights - Affordable HousingStudio - 50% AMIStudio,1BA$1,301
Vantaggio Little ItalySmall full size bedStudio,1BA$1,450
Island FlatsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,500
WLA 509 Park0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,591
WLA Windsor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
The Helm - Affordable HousingStudioStudio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marina, CA

As of August 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Marina area is the $3.10 price per square foot B2 Model at Gema in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Marina apartment is the 1150 J Street Model at 1150 J Street, Unit 309 starting at $3,950 with a $3.44 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.
GemaB22BR,2BA$3.10
1150 J Street, Unit 3091150 J Street2BR,2BA$3.44
Viridian LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.16
600 Front Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.04
900 F Street2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.86
Yale Lofts789 11th Avenue2BR,1BA$2.32
Arrive Broadway LoftsQuarter StudioStudio ,1BA$3.07
Horton 4th AvenueStudiosStudio ,1BA$2.69
Jade Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.30
Vera Cortez HillS1 (Premium)Studio ,1BA$3.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Marina, San Diego, CA

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Marina

What type of rentals are currently available in Marina?

There are currently 310 Apartments for Rent in Marina, CA with pricing that ranges from $974 to $24,242. There are also 159 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Marina ranging from $2,000 to $30,000.

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 $2,000 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,401.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide

Written by: Hayden Goldberg

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.