Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Nestor Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (31 Rentals)

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Imperial Pacific Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial Pacific Village

1551 Saturn BlvdSan Diego, CA 92154
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Vista La Rosa
2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista La Rosa

2002 Rimbey AveSan Diego, CA 92154
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Benton Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Apartments

1470-1530 27th StSan Diego, CA 92154

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Rio Vista
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rio Vista

1190 W San Ysidro BlvdSan Diego, CA 92173
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Benson Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Benson Place

1010 Outer RdSan Diego, CA 92154
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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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1054-1058 Outer Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1054-1058 Outer Rd

1054-1058 Outer RdSan Diego, CA 92154
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1061 Madden Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1061 Madden Ave

1061 Madden AveSan Diego, CA 92154

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Villa Merced
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Merced

1148 Beyer BlvdSan Diego, CA 92154
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2320-2328 Grove Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2320-2328 Grove Ave

2320-2328 Grove AveSan Diego, CA 92154
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Riverwalk Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwalk Apartments

1172-1194 Hollister StSan Diego, CA 92154
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Creekside Trails
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Trails

2129-2155 Coronado AveSan Diego, CA 92154
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1135 Hollister St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1135 Hollister St

1135 Hollister StSan Diego, CA 92154
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Palm Homes Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Homes Apartments

1150-1160 Hollister StSan Diego, CA 92154
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Mesa Family Villas
3 Bedroom Apartments

Mesa Family Villas

2065 Avenida Del MexicoSan Diego, CA 92154
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Otay Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Otay Park Apartments

1170 30th StSan 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 Cinnamon Woods Apartments priced from $1,995. Summer Brook Apartments: Your Oasis of Comfort and Style has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Nestor apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cinnamon Woods Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,995
Summer Brook Apartments: Your Oasis of Comfort and Style1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,050
Welcome to Pacific Point!Welcome to Pacific Point Apartments - 2 x 2 Uni...2BR,2BA$2,200
The Village1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,205
Oro Vista ApartmentsAsk me how to get 1/2 off your 1st month!!! 2 x...2BR,1BA$2,395
Hollister Creek Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,425
Wintergreen2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,600
Valley Breeze Apartments2 Bedroom Plan A Laundry in Unit2BR,2BA$2,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nestor, CA

As of July 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Nestor area is the $2.93 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Wintergreen in the in the Nestor neighborhood starting from $3,080. The second greatest value Nestor apartment is the 2 Bedroom Plan A Laundry in Unit Model at Valley Breeze Apartments starting at $2,725 with a $2.68 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.
Wintergreen3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.93
Valley Breeze Apartments2 Bedroom Plan A Laundry in Unit2BR,2BA$2.68
Hollister Creek Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.43
Welcome to Pacific Point!Welcome to Pacific Point Apartments - 2 x 2 Uni...2BR,2BA$2.62
Oro Vista ApartmentsAsk me how to get 1/2 off your 1st month!!! 2 x...2BR,1.5BA$3.09
Summer Brook Apartments: Your Oasis of Comfort and Style1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.93
The Village1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.38
Cinnamon Woods Apartments1/11BR,1BA$3.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Nestor, San Diego, CA

Ranked #104

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Nestor Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nestor Apartment is $1,995 at Cinnamon Woods Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Nestor Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Nestor is starting from $2,200 at Welcome to Pacific Point!.

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