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

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property at 751 Jewell Dr

$1,050

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$1,050

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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751 Jewell Dr, Unit A

751 Jewell Dr
San DiegoCA92113

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property at 3020 C St

$1,650 - $2,875

1 To 2 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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3020 C St

San DiegoCA92102

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3167 Market
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$1,900 - $2,250
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$1,900 - $2,250

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3167 Market

3167 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102
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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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Naranja Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Naranja Apartments

5256 Naranja StSan Diego, CA 92114
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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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3738 Acacia St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3738 Acacia St

3738 Acacia StSan Diego, CA 92113
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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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1611 30th St
Studio Apartments

1611 30th St

1611 30th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Monarch Studios
Studio Apartments

Monarch Studios

2955 Commercial StSan Diego, CA 92113
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Sea Breeze Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Breeze Gardens

4808-4888 Logan AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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Commercial Suites
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Commercial Suites

2735 Commercial StSan Diego, CA 92113
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Las Dos Palmas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Las Dos Palmas

2707 Highland AveSan Diego, CA 92105

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2855-2865 A St San Diego, CA 92102Standard studio first floorStudio,1BA$1,550
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$1,750
Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 60% AMI2BR,1BA$1,843
Estudios de StansonStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Villa Hermosa Apartments2/12BR,1BA$1,895
3167 Market11BR,1BA$1,900
Mar at LaurelTide1BR,1BA$1,977
South Park Place1x11BR,1BA$1,995
C30Studio 2Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rodessia Luxury Apartments3 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$2.63
Kyra ApartmentsOcean View 3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.77
5443 Imperial Ave, Unit 54435443 Imperial Ave2BR,1BA$2.70
Park Crest ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.55
Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 60% AMI2BR,1BA$2.12
Creekside Villas Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.95
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$2.33
Villa Hermosa Apartments2/12BR,1BA$2.71
2444 Commercial St, Unit 24462444 Commercial St1BR,1BA$3.27
3891-3893 Superior St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.19

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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 $1,995.

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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