
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mt Hope Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (29 Rentals)
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Villa Hermosa I

2611 Logan Ave

3347-49-3349 B St

205 Hensley St
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Xav Las Dos Palmas

2551 Commercial St

1932 Kearney Ave
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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 |
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Mt Hope Studio Apartments | $1,779 | $1,500 | $2,495 |
Mt Hope 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,774 | $1,042 | $10,000+ |
Mt Hope 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,922 | $1,450 | $7,096 |
Mt Hope 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,855 | $2,450 | $10,000+ |
Mt Hope 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,995 | $2,995 | $2,995 |
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There are currently 29 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 Xav Las Dos Palmas priced from $1,695. DL A St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio 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 |
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Xav Las Dos Palmas | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
DL A St | Studio (R) | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Bridgeview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Naranja Apartments | Studio - 70% AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,787 |
Hillside Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Estudios de Stanson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Mar at Laurel | Tide | 1BR,1BA | $1,954 |
3167 Market | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Hope, CA
As of October 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mt Hope area is the $2.84 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 $3,695. The second greatest value Mt Hope apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Vista Palmera starting at $3,195 with a $3.37 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. |
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E Street | 2 bedroom with Den/Office. 2 1/2 bath Town Homes | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.84 |
Vista Palmera | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.37 |
Division & Highland Rowhomes | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.32 |
The Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
4013-4021 Logan Ave | Two Bed/ Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.33 |
2670 Montclair St | 2670 Montclair St | 2BR,1BA | $3.60 |
Hillside Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
Mar at Laurel | Tide | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
Bridgeview Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
Xav Las Dos Palmas | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMt Hope, San Diego, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mt Hope?
The cheapest apartment in Mt Hope is Xav Las Dos Palmas which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Mt Hope costs $3,695.
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 $439 which is $3,256 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mt Hope.
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