Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Normal Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (13 Rentals)

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4576-4580 32nd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4576-4580 32nd St

4576-4580 32nd StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4345 McClintock St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4345 McClintock St

4345 McClintock StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4502 40th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4502 40th St

4502 40th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4455-4465 Cherokee Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4455-4465 Cherokee Ave

4455-4465 Cherokee AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4658 E Mountain View Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

4658 E Mountain View Dr

4658 E Mountain View DrSan Diego, CA 92116
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4674 Bancroft St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4674 Bancroft St

4674 Bancroft StSan Diego, CA 92116

Cheapest Available Normal Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Normal Heights area of San Diego, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 4665-4669 34th St priced from $2,795. Ollie North Park Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,926. Here are the most affordable Normal Heights apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4665-4669 34th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2,795
Ollie North Park LoftsThe Peoria1BR,1BA$2,926
4481 36th St3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$3,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Normal Heights, CA

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Normal Heights area is the $3.44 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 4481 36th St in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Normal Heights apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 4665-4669 34th St starting at $2,795 with a $3.37 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Normal Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4481 36th St3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$3.44
4665-4669 34th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.37
Ollie North Park LoftsThe Peoria1BR,1BA$3.89

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Normal Heights Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Normal Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Normal Heights Apartment is $2,926 at Ollie North Park Lofts.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Normal Heights is starting from $2,795 at 4665-4669 34th St.

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