Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Normal Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (189 Rentals)

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4594 Hawley Blvd
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

4594 Hawley Blvd

4594 Hawley BlvdSan Diego, CA 92116
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4567-71 Felton St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4567-71 Felton St

4567-71 Felton StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4486 N 39th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4486 N 39th St

4486 N 39th 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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35th Street Villas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

35th Street Villas

4552-4558 35th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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3185 Madison Ave
Studio Apartments

3185 Madison Ave

3185 Madison AveSan Diego, CA 92116

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3726 Madison Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3726 Madison Ave

3726 Madison AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4455-4457 32nd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4455-4457 32nd St

4455-4457 32nd StSan Diego, CA 92116
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University Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Heights

4440 Boundary StSan Diego, CA 92116
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3816 Adams Ave
Studio Apartments

3816 Adams Ave

3816 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4342 Iowa St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4342 Iowa St

4342 Iowa StSan Diego, CA 92104
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3822 Adams Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3822 Adams Ave

3822 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4366-4372 Iowa St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4366-4372 Iowa St

4366-4372 Iowa StSan Diego, CA 92104
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Palm Terrace
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Terrace

4654-4670 33rd StSan Diego, CA 92116

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4325 Felton St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4325 Felton St

4325 Felton StSan Diego, CA 92104
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4326 39th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4326 39th St

4326 39th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4336 Felton St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4336 Felton St

4336 Felton StSan Diego, CA 92104
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4389 N 39th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4389 N 39th St

4389 N 39th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4383 Bancroft St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4383 Bancroft St

4383 Bancroft StSan Diego, CA 92104
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4638 Iowa St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4638 Iowa St

4638 Iowa StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Laurel Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Manor

4566 36th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4669 Iowa St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4669 Iowa St

4669 Iowa StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4349 McClintock St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4349 McClintock St

4349 McClintock StSan Diego, CA 92105

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4440 36th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4440 36th St

4440 36th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4418 36th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4418 36th St

4418 36th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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3909 Monroe Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3909 Monroe Ave

3909 Monroe AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4355 McClintock St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4355 McClintock St

4355 McClintock StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4530 Cherokee Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4530 Cherokee Ave

4530 Cherokee AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4405 39th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4405 39th St

4405 39th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4537-4541 39th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4537-4541 39th St

4537-4541 39th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4615 Bancroft St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4615 Bancroft St

4615 Bancroft StSan Diego, CA 92116

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4561 Hawley Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4561 Hawley Blvd

4561 Hawley BlvdSan Diego, CA 92116
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4338 Cherokee Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4338 Cherokee Ave

4338 Cherokee AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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4507-4513 32nd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4507-4513 32nd St

4507-4513 32nd StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4657 Iowa St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4657 Iowa St

4657 Iowa StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4377 Wilson Ave
Studio Apartments

4377 Wilson Ave

4377 Wilson AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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4354 40th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4354 40th St

4354 40th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4655 33rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4655 33rd St

4655 33rd StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4366-4368 34th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4366-4368 34th St

4366-4368 34th StSan Diego, CA 92104
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4620-4624 33rd St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4620-4624 33rd St

4620-4624 33rd StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Fourplex
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fourplex

4343-4349 35th StSan Diego, CA 92104

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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 $2,562. 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$2,562
Park Place View * 1 Month Free*2 bedroom/2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2,650
Ollie North Park LoftsThe Elgin1BR,1BA$2,850
Felton3 X 23BR,2BA$3,395
Meade North Park2B/2B2BR,2BA$3,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Normal Heights, CA

As of January 29, 2026 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 2 bedroom/2 Bathroom Model at Park Place View * 1 Month Free* starting at $2,650 with a $2.99 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
Park Place View * 1 Month Free*2 bedroom/2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.99
Ollie North Park LoftsThe Chicago1BR,1BA$3.90
4505 Illinois Street - North Park's Newest Boutique Upscale Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.58
4335 39th St, Unit 43394335 39th St1BR,1BA$4.99

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 $2,562 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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