Cheap Homes for Rent in Mt Hope Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,100 (22 Rentals)

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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 DL A St priced from $1,499. Naranja Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Mt Hope apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
DL A StStudio (R)Studio,1BA$1,499
Naranja ApartmentsStudio - 70% AMI1BR,1BA$1,650
Commercial Suites1BD/1BA (small-most units)1BR,1BA$1,695
Las Dos Palmas1/11BR,1BA$1,699
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Hope, CA

As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mt Hope area is the $2.69 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 $3,495. The second greatest value Mt Hope apartment is the 3363 C St Model at 3363 C St, Unit 3363 C Street starting at $3,750 with a $3.26 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
E Street2 bedroom with Den/Office. 2 1/2 bath Town Homes3BR,2.5BA$2.69
3363 C St, Unit 3363 C Street3363 C St1BR,2BA$3.26
Vista Palmera2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.35
420 S Evans St, Unit Evans420 S Evans St2BR,1BA$2.33
The Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B2BR,1BA$3.02
The Noble1x1 East Facing R1BR,1BA$3.09
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$2.33
Division & Highland Rowhomes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.27
4350 Maple StOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.15
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.36

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Mt Hope, San Diego, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mt Hope

What type of rentals are currently available in Mt Hope?

There are currently 1068 Apartments for Rent in Mt Hope, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,450 to $24,750. There are also 92 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mt Hope ranging from $1,100 to $7,125.

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 $1,100 to $7,125 with an average monthly rent of $3,205.

Expert Rental Resources

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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!