
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mt Hope Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (60 Rentals)
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4986 Logan Ave

215 Willie James Jones Ave, Unit 103

215 Willie James Jones Ave, Unit 103

Naranja Apartments

2949-2955 Logan Ave

3210 Felton St

3873 Superba St

3738 Acacia St

2551 Commercial St-F4OZ
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3041 1/2 franklin, Unit 3041 half, Unit 3041 half

3347-49-3349 B St

3020 C St

3224 K St

4118 Gamma St

4124 Gamma St

4006-4008 Delta St

4346 Keeler Ave

2985-2987 54th St

Hillside Apartments
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314 S 39th St

3365 A St

Estudios de Stanson

1617-1621 S 38th St

2559-2563 Fairmount Ave

5451-5455 Imperial Ave

2838 Fairmount Ave

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3167 Market

Southwest Village

Golden Heights Terrace
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Parkside

2525 Broadway

563 22nd St

Hollywood Park Apartments

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185 Euclid Ave

Town Pines

4177-4187 Eta St

Lions Gate
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2401-2415 G St.

Monarch Studios

Commercial Suites

Las Dos Palmas

1030 27th St

SeaBreeze

Fairmount Ave Apartments
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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 | $2,010 | $1,375 | $3,295 |
| Mt Hope 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,230 | $1,042 | $4,876 |
| Mt Hope 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,727 | $1,850 | $7,195 |
| Mt Hope 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,978 | $2,495 | $9,637 |
| Mt Hope 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,125 | $1,125 | $1,125 |
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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 Naranja Apartments priced from $1,375. 2949-2955 Logan Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Mt Hope apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naranja Apartments | Studio - 70% AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| 2949-2955 Logan Ave | Comfy 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| 3738 Acacia St | Apt A-F | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Commercial Suites | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Las Dos Palmas | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Fairmount Ave Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
| Hillside Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 2551 Commercial St-F4OZ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,755 |
| Estudios de Stanson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Hope, CA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mt Hope area is the $2.15 price per square foot 3/2.5 Model at BC Nordica in the in the Mt Hope neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Mt Hope apartment is the 3x2 Model at South Park Place starting at $3,300 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Balboa Park 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| BC Nordica | 3/2.5 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.15 |
| South Park Place | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| Vista Palmera | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.57 |
| 2949-2955 Logan Ave | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| The Ridge Apartments in City Heights | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
| Park Crest Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Island Gardens Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Creekside Villas Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| Hillside Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Las Dos Palmas | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
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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 $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mt Hope?
The cheapest apartment in Mt Hope is 2949-2955 Logan Ave which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Mt Hope costs $3,337.
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 12 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 $215 which is $3,122 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mt Hope.
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