Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Morena Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,235 (35 Rentals)

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Casa del Pueblo
Studio Apartments

Casa del Pueblo

5430 Linda Vista RdSan Diego, CA 92110
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5722 Riley St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5722 Riley St

5722 Riley StSan Diego, CA 92110
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5828 Ruby St
1 Bedroom Apartments

5828 Ruby St

5828 Ruby StSan Diego, CA 92110

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The Courtyards
Studio Apartments

The Courtyards

5805-5845 Friars RdSan Diego, CA 92110
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5646 Riley St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5646 Riley St

5646 Riley StSan Diego, CA 92110

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1280 Goshen St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1280 Goshen St

1280 Goshen StSan Diego, CA 92110
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1215 Hueneme St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1215 Hueneme St

1215 Hueneme StSan Diego, CA 92110
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5672 Riley St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5672 Riley St

5672 Riley StSan Diego, CA 92110
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5518 Lauretta St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5518 Lauretta St

5518 Lauretta StSan Diego, CA 92110
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USD Presidio Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

USD Presidio Terrace

5702 Linda Vista DrSan Diego, CA 92110
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Woodspring
Studio Apartments

Woodspring

5780-5790 Friars RdSan Diego, CA 92110
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5660 Lauretta St
2 Bedroom Apartments

5660 Lauretta St

5660 Lauretta StSan Diego, CA 92110
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5430 Lauretta St
Studio Apartments

5430 Lauretta St

5430 Lauretta StSan Diego, CA 92110

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5747 Lauretta
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5747 Lauretta

5747 Lauretta StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Villa Amara
Studio Apartments

Villa Amara

5614 Lauretta StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Bel Vue Terrace
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Bel Vue Terrace

1336-1348 Brunner StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Riley Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riley Street

5752-5758 Riley StSan Diego, CA 92110

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Eureka Garden
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eureka Garden

1340 Eureka StSan Diego, CA 92110
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5845-5865 Lauretta St
3 Bedroom Apartments

5845-5865 Lauretta St

5845-5865 Lauretta StSan Diego, CA 92110
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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. The Seaton Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,452. 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
The Seaton ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$3,452
The Carl3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$4,200
Pacific RidgeF2BR,2BA$4,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Morena, CA

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Morena area is the $3.50 price per square foot H Model at Pacific Ridge in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value Morena apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at The Carl starting at $4,200 with a $4.33 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.
Pacific RidgeH3BR,2BA$3.50
The Carl3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$4.33
The Seaton ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$4.49
Gaines Street Apartment2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.20

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Morena Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Morena Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Morena Apartment is $2,000 at Gaines Street Apartment.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Morena Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Morena is starting from $2,400 at Gaines Street Apartment.

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