
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mt Hope Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $768 (78 Rentals)
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215 Willie James Jones Ave, Unit 103

215 Willie James Jones Ave, Unit 103

3873 Superba St

2855-2865 A St San Diego, CA 92102

Hillside Views Apartments

5218-5224 Imperial Ave

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3020 C St

3896-3896 Logan Ave
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3113 Market St

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2658 E St, Unit 2658.5

2527 Tuberose St

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612-618 S 32nd St

2502 54th St

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3738 Acacia St

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1426-1430 Felton St

729 Morrison St

2401-2415 G St.
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Mt Hope, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mt Hope?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Hope Studio Apartments | $1,900 | $1,450 | $2,695 |
| Mt Hope 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,156 | $1,546 | $3,612 |
| Mt Hope 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,733 | $1,843 | $6,540 |
| Mt Hope 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,307 | $2,116 | $10,000+ |
| Mt Hope 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,585 | $1,250 | $3,476 |
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There are currently 78 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mt Hope Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Mt Hope Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mt Hope area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 3891-3893 Superior St priced from $1,595. **.5218-5224 Imperial Ave. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Mt Hope apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3891-3893 Superior St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| **.5218-5224 Imperial Ave. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Willie James Jones (Defay/Perez) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| 2474 E BROADWAY | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| 2551 Commercial St-F4OZ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,731 |
| Commercial Suites | 1BD/1BA (small-most units) | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Hillside Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Hope, CA
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mt Hope area is the $1.75 price per square foot 2270 Boundary St Model at 2270 Boundary St, Unit Upper Unit in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Mt Hope apartment is the 5443 Imperial Ave Model at 5443 Imperial Ave, Unit 5443 starting at $2,500 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Mt Hope neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mt Hope apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2270 Boundary St, Unit Upper Unit | 2270 Boundary St | 3BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| 5443 Imperial Ave, Unit 5443 | 5443 Imperial Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Park Crest Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| 5415 Imperial Ave | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Hillside Views Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 60% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Hillside Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 104 - 126 Laurel Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| 3037 franklin | 3037 franklin | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 3041 franklin ave, Unit 3041 | 3041 franklin ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMt Hope, San Diego, CA
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Best Local Schools in Mt Hope, San Diego, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mt Hope Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mt Hope?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mt Hope is under $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mt Hope?
The cheapest apartment in Mt Hope is 3891-3893 Superior St which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Mt Hope costs $2,325.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mt Hope?
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 4 regular apartments in Mt Hope that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mt Hope?
Cheap apartments in Mt Hope have an average cost of $442 which is $1,883 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mt Hope.
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