Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Normal Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (5 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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Cheapest Available Normal Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Normal Heights area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 4505 Illinois Street - North Park's Newest Boutique Upscale Apartments priced from $2,287. Park Place View * 1 Month Free* has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,650. Here are the most affordable Normal Heights apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4505 Illinois Street - North Park's Newest Boutique Upscale Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,287
Park Place View * 1 Month Free*2 bedroom/2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2,650
Ollie North Park LoftsThe Chicago1BR,1BA$3,035

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Normal Heights, CA

As of December 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Normal Heights area is the $2.83 price per square foot 3 X 2 Model at Felton in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Normal Heights apartment is the 4528 35th St Model at 4528 35th St, Unit 4528 starting at $2,495 with a $2.50 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.
Felton3 X 23BR,2BA$2.83
4528 35th St, Unit 45284528 35th St2BR,1BA$2.50
Park Place View * 1 Month Free*2 bedroom/2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.99
Ollie North Park LoftsThe Chicago1BR,1BA$4.06
4435 35th St, Unit 4435 35th Street4435 35th St2BR,1BA$3.57
3822 Adams Ave, Unit 38243822 Adams Ave1BR,1BA$3.24
4505 Illinois Street - North Park's Newest Boutique Upscale Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.08
4470 Swift Ave, Unit 4470 Swift4470 Swift Ave1BR,1BA$4.20

Getting Around the Normal Heights Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $2,287 at 4505 Illinois Street - North Park's Newest Boutique Upscale Apartments.

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 $2,650 at Park Place View * 1 Month Free*.

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