Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mt Hope Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (32 Rentals)

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3363 A St

San DiegoCA92102
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Southwest Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southwest Village

323-338 Willie James Jones AveSan Diego, CA 92102
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Vantaggio Broadway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vantaggio Broadway

2650 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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Parkside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside

4035 Park Haven CtSan Diego, CA 92113

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2525 Broadway
Studio Apartments

2525 Broadway

2525 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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563 22nd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

563 22nd St

563 22nd StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Euclid Terrace Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Euclid Terrace Apartments

240-260 Euclid AveSan Diego, CA 92114
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Town Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Town Pines

3013 C StSan Diego, CA 92102
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4177-4187 Eta St
Studio Apartments

4177-4187 Eta St

4177-4187 Eta StSan Diego, CA 92113
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Lions Gate
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lions Gate

1231 25th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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De Anza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

De Anza

2430-2444 30th StSan Diego, CA 92104
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2401-2415 G St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

2401-2415 G St.

2401 G StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Monarch Studios
Studio Apartments

Monarch Studios

2955 Commercial StSan Diego, CA 92113
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Commercial Suites
1 Bedroom Apartments

Commercial Suites

2735 Commercial StSan Diego, CA 92113
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419-435 Palm Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

419-435 Palm Ave

419-435 Palm AveNational City, CA 91950
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Mar at Laurel
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mar at Laurel

135 Laurel AveNational City, CA 91950
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Mt Hope, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mt Hope Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mt Hope area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at DL A St priced from $1,499. Naranja Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Mt Hope apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
DL A StStudio (R)Studio,1BA$1,499
Naranja ApartmentsStudio - 70% AMI1BR,1BA$1,650
2551 Commercial StOA-GStudio,1BA$1,695
Las Dos Palmas1/11BR,1BA$1,699
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$1,750
Mar at LaurelWave1BR,1BA$1,758
Estudios de StansonStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
4350 Maple StOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,890
3167 Market11BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Hope, CA

As of November 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mt Hope area is the $2.69 price per square foot 2 bedroom with Den/Office. 2 1/2 bath Town Homes Model at E Street in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Mt Hope apartment is the 420 S Evans St Model at 420 S Evans St, Unit Evans starting at $2,100 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Downtown San Diego neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mt Hope apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
E Street2 bedroom with Den/Office. 2 1/2 bath Town Homes3BR,2.5BA$2.69
420 S Evans St, Unit Evans420 S Evans St2BR,1BA$2.33
Park Crest ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.41
The Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B2BR,1BA$3.02
The Noble1x1 East Facing R1BR,1BA$3.09
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$2.33
Division & Highland Rowhomes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.41
4350 Maple StOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.15
Mar at LaurelTide1BR,1BA$3.26
Las Dos Palmas1/11BR,1BA$3.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mt Hope, San Diego, CA

Ranked #121

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Mt Hope Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $2,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mt Hope?

The cheapest apartment in Mt Hope is Naranja Apartments which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Mt Hope costs $3,595.

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 5 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 $150 which is $3,445 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mt Hope.

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