Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Nestor Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (6 Rentals)

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743 Harris Ave

San DiegoCA92154

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Tesoro Grove Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tesoro Grove Apartments

1150 Tesoro Grove WaySan Diego, CA 92154
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial Pacific Village

1551 Saturn BlvdSan Diego, CA 92154
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Nestor, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Nestor Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Nestor area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sea Breeze Garden Apartments priced from $1,925. Summer Brook Apartments: Your Oasis of Comfort and Style has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Nestor apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sea Breeze Garden Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$1,925
Summer Brook Apartments: Your Oasis of Comfort and Style1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,950
Rio Vista2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,988

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nestor, CA

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Nestor area is the $2.53 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Imperial Beach Gardens in the in the Nestor neighborhood starting from $3,285. The second greatest value Nestor apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Wintergreen starting at $3,075 with a $2.93 price per square foot in the Nestor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Nestor apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Imperial Beach Gardens3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$2.53
Wintergreen3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.93
Hollister Creek Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.43
Vista La Rosa2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.33
Rio Vista2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.33
Benton ApartmentsBenton Apartments2BR,2BA$3.00
Oro Vista Apartments2-Bedroom, 1.5-Bathroom Apartment Available! As...2BR,1.5BA$3.09
Summer Brook Apartments: Your Oasis of Comfort and Style1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.79
Malibu South ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom - C1BR,1BA$2.97
Palmera1Bedroom 1Bath1BR,1BA$3.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Nestor, San Diego, CA

Ranked #159

Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Nestor Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nestor Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Nestor?

The cheapest apartment in Nestor is Sea Breeze Garden Apartments which is listed at $1,925, while the average apartment in Nestor costs $3,397.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Nestor?

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 Nestor 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 Nestor?

Cheap apartments in Nestor have an average cost of $482 which is $2,915 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Nestor.

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