Cheap Homes for Rent in Morena Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,800 (8 Rentals)

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property at 6314 Friars Rd

$1,995 - $2,750

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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6314 Friars Rd

San DiegoCA92108
property at 6416 Friars Rd

$1,995 - $2,795

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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6416 Friars Rd

San DiegoCA92108
property at 6304 Friars Rd

$1,995 - $2,725

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6304 Friars Rd

San DiegoCA92108

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property at 5895 Friars Rd

$2,395 - $3,450

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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5895 Friars Rd

San DiegoCA92110
property at 5655 Riley St

$2,495

1 Bedroom Rentals

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5655 Riley St

San DiegoCA92110

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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. Pacific Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,000. 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
Pacific RidgeB1BR,1BA$3,000
Arrive Mission ValleyCordova2BR,2BA$3,699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Morena, CA

As of May 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Morena area is the $3.34 price per square foot B2 Model at The Seaton Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,967. The second greatest value Morena apartment is the Cordova Model at Arrive Mission Valley starting at $3,699 with a $3.38 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.
The Seaton ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$3.34
Arrive Mission ValleyCordova2BR,2BA$3.38
Pacific RidgeB1BR,1BA$3.83
Gaines Street Apartment2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.20

Frequently Asked Questions about Morena

What type of rentals are currently available in Morena?

There are currently 97 Apartments for Rent in Morena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,850 to $5,399. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Morena ranging from $1,899 to $5,900.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Morena ranges from $1,899 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,498.

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