Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Normal Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,260 (28 Rentals)

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property at 4358 38th St
$2,300
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4358 38th St

San DiegoCA92105
property at 4367 38th St
$2,425

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Base Rent$2,425

Total Monthly Price$2,425
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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4367 38th St

San DiegoCA92105
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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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IOWA
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

IOWA

4336 Iowa StSan Diego, CA 92104
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4515 35th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

4515 35th Street

4515 35th 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
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Meade North Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meade North Park

3104 Meade AveSan Diego, CA 92116

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4505 Illinois St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4505 Illinois St

4505 Illinois StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4539 36th St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4539 36th St.

4539 36th StSan Diego, CA 92116
property at 3645 Meade Ave
$2,395

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Base Rent$2,395

Total Monthly Price$2,395
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3645 Meade Ave

San DiegoCA92104
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The Ranch
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ranch

4514 Bancroft StSan Diego, CA 92116
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TFR
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

TFR

4674 34th StSan 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 St priced from $2,303. 4539 36th St. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,395. Here are the most affordable Normal Heights apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4505 Illinois St1/11BR,1BA$2,303
4539 36th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,395
TFR2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,495
Ollie North Park LoftsThe Chicago1BR,1BA$2,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Normal Heights, CA

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Normal Heights area is the $3.85 price per square foot The Peoria Model at Ollie North Park Lofts in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Normal Heights apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at TFR starting at $2,495 with a $3.33 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.
Ollie North Park LoftsThe Peoria1BR,1BA$3.85
TFR2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.33
4539 36th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.99
4505 Illinois St1/11BR,1BA$4.11

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 $2,303 at 4505 Illinois St.

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 $2,495 at TFR.

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