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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 3891-3893 Superior St priced from $1,595. Willie James Jones (Defay/Perez) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Mt Hope apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3891-3893 Superior St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,595
Willie James Jones (Defay/Perez)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,695
2474 E BROADWAY1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,700
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$1,750
Commercial Suites1BD/1BA (small-most units)1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Hope, CA

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mt Hope area is the $1.75 price per square foot 2270 Boundary St Model at 2270 Boundary St, Unit Upper Unit in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Mt Hope apartment is the 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Rodessia Luxury Apartments - 312 S 49th St starting at $4,200 with a $2.76 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.
2270 Boundary St, Unit Upper Unit2270 Boundary St3BR,2BA$1.75
Rodessia Luxury Apartments - 312 S 49th St3 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$2.76
5443 Imperial Ave, Unit 54435443 Imperial Ave2BR,1BA$2.50
Park Crest ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.55
5415 Imperial Ave3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$2.57
Hillside Views Apartments2/12BR,1BA$2.11
Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 60% AMI2BR,1BA$2.12
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$2.33
3037 franklin3037 franklin1BR,1BA$2.50
3041 franklin ave, Unit 30413041 franklin ave1BR,1BA$2.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mt Hope

What type of rentals are currently available in Mt Hope?

There are currently 1099 Apartments for Rent in Mt Hope, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $11,197. There are also 113 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mt Hope ranging from $1,150 to $8,450.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mt Hope?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mt Hope ranges from $1,150 to $8,450 with an average monthly rent of $3,128.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mt Hope?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mt Hope range from $2,116 to $11,197, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,590 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,250.

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