
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mt Hope Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (61 Rentals)
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2583 Roseview Pl

215 Willie James Jones Ave, Unit 103

2187 Haller St

3873 Superba St

2855-2865 A St San Diego, CA 92102

4006-4008 Delta St

2029-31 National Ave

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2444 Commercial St, Unit 2446

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563 22nd St

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De Anza

3738 Acacia St

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3891-3893 Superior St

2401-2415 G St.
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2578 L St

1611 30th St

729 Morrison St

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Monarch Studios

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3011 Boston Ave

Sea Breeze Gardens

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Las Dos Palmas
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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 | $1,910 | $1,550 | $2,695 |
| Mt Hope 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,259 | $1,645 | $4,428 |
| Mt Hope 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,804 | $1,843 | $6,477 |
| Mt Hope 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,492 | $2,999 | $10,000+ |
| Mt Hope 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,421 | $1,250 | $3,592 |
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There are currently 61 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 Studio unit found at 2855-2865 A St San Diego, CA 92102 priced from $1,550. Hillside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Mt Hope apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2855-2865 A St San Diego, CA 92102 | Standard studio first floor | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Hillside Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 60% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $1,843 |
| Estudios de Stanson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Villa Hermosa Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| 3167 Market | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Mar at Laurel | Tide | 1BR,1BA | $1,977 |
| South Park Place | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| C30 | Studio 2 | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Hope, CA
As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mt Hope area is the $2.63 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Rodessia Luxury Apartments in the in the Mt Hope neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Mt Hope apartment is the Ocean View 3 Bedroom Model at Kyra Apartments starting at $3,550 with a $2.77 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodessia Luxury Apartments | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.63 |
| Kyra Apartments | Ocean View 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.77 |
| 5443 Imperial Ave, Unit 5443 | 5443 Imperial Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| Park Crest Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 60% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Creekside Villas Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| Hillside Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Villa Hermosa Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| 2444 Commercial St, Unit 2446 | 2444 Commercial St | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
| 3891-3893 Superior St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
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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 $1,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mt Hope?
The cheapest apartment in Mt Hope is Hillside Apartments which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Mt Hope costs $4,850.
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 2 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 $149 which is $4,701 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mt Hope.
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