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

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6202 Friars Rd

San DiegoCA92108

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Bel Vue Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bel Vue Terrace

1336-1348 Brunner StSan Diego, CA 92110
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5747 Lauretta
1 Bedroom Apartments

5747 Lauretta

5747 Lauretta StSan Diego, CA 92110

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gaines Street Apartment1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,000
Mariners Cove ApartmentsThe Sunset1BR,1BA$2,258
Loft2015 Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arrive Mission ValleyAndalucia2BR,2BA$3.04
The Seaton ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$3.09
Gaines Street Apartment2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.20
Griffis Mission ValleyMission Platinum1BR,1BA$4.07
Pacific RidgeA21BR,1BA$4.26
West ParkPLAN A11BR,1BA$4.05
Rivair Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$4.83
Mariners Cove ApartmentsThe Pacifica1BR,1BA$3.95
Loft2015 Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$4.25
Bowen ApartmentsS1Studio ,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

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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