Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Normal Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (17 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 Bedroom Apartments

4455-4465 Cherokee Ave

4455-4465 Cherokee AveSan 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 4658 E Mountain View Dr priced from $1,895. Gema has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,400. Here are the most affordable Normal Heights apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4658 E Mountain View DrMtn View1BR,1BA$1,895
GemaA11BR,1BA$2,400
DiegaA4aStudio,1BA$2,467
Stanza Little ItalyAStudio,1BA$2,522
River Run VillagePlan 11BR,1BA$2,568

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Normal Heights, CA

As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Normal Heights area is the $3.08 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at 4515 Felton St in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,695. The second greatest value Normal Heights apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at 4542 FELTON St starting at $3,695 with a $3.36 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.
4515 Felton St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$3.08
4542 FELTON St3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$3.36
IMT Mission ValleyB12BR,2BA$2.87
Ollie North Park LoftsThe Chicago1BR,1BA$3.95
AZUL North ParkA11BR,1BA$4.78
West ParkPLAN A11BR,1BA$4.00
DiegaB111BR,1BA$5.26
GemaA11BR,1BA$3.93
River Run VillagePlan 11BR,1BA$4.27
4658 E Mountain View DrMtn View1BR,1BA$3.45

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

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Normal Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Normal Heights is at Diega listed at $2,467.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Normal Heights Apartment is $1,895 at 4658 E Mountain View Dr.

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 $2,958 at River Run Village.

What is the most affordable Normal Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Normal Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 4515 Felton St and starts from $3,695.

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