
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Morena Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (9 Rentals)
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6202 Friars Rd

Gaines Street Apartment

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Morena, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Morena?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Morena Studio Apartments | $2,634 | $1,800 | $4,895 |
Morena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,019 | $2,000 | $4,330 |
Morena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,724 | $2,400 | $8,070 |
Morena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,398 | $3,595 | $7,675 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Morena Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Morena Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Morena area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Gaines Street Apartment priced from $2,000. Mariners Cove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,258. Here are the most affordable Morena apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Gaines Street Apartment | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Mariners Cove Apartments | The Sunset | 1BR,1BA | $2,258 |
Loft2015 Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Morena, CA
As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Morena area is the $3.04 price per square foot Andalucia Model at Arrive Mission Valley in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,545. The second greatest value Morena apartment is the B1 Model at The Seaton Apartments starting at $3,575 with a $3.09 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Morena apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Arrive Mission Valley | Andalucia | 2BR,2BA | $3.04 |
The Seaton Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.09 |
Gaines Street Apartment | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
Griffis Mission Valley | Mission Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $4.07 |
Pacific Ridge | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.26 |
West Park | PLAN A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.05 |
Rivair Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.83 |
Mariners Cove Apartments | The Pacifica | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
Loft2015 Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.25 |
Bowen Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.55 |
Getting Around the Morena Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
76 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
74 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
56 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Morena Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Morena?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Morena is under $3,475.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Morena?
The cheapest apartment in Morena is Gaines Street Apartment which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Morena costs $4,980.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Morena?
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 7 regular apartments in Morena that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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