
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Bay Terraces Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (37 Rentals)
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Spring Villas

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View Apartments

Meadowbrook

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2404 Manzana Way

Rancho Bonita

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8951 Jamacha Rd, Unit 31

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2920 Briarwood Rd

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Bay Terraces?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Bay Terraces 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,886 | $1,488 | $3,549 |
| North Bay Terraces 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,753 | $1,925 | $9,161 |
| North Bay Terraces 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,696 | $2,500 | $7,600 |
| North Bay Terraces 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,074 | $3,579 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Bay Terraces Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available North Bay Terraces Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Bay Terraces area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Spring Villas priced from $1,488. View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,696. Here are the most affordable North Bay Terraces apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Villas | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,488 |
| View Apartments | Design 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,696 |
| Meadowbrook | 2 BA, 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,756 |
| Valle at Canyon | Meadow | 1BR,1BA | $1,802 |
| Arroyo Vista | Gated Apartments in San Diego with Modern Interiors | 475-02, 475-03, 475-04, 475-05, 477-01, 477-02,... | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Bonita Woods | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
| Skyline | One-Bedroom, One-Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,965 |
| Casa Serena | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Shannon Arms III Apartments | 2 bed & 2 | 2BR,2BA | $2,100 |
| Bonita Heights Apartments | 2 Bedroom Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Bay Terraces, CA
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Bay Terraces area is the $2.25 price per square foot 1945 Skyline Drive Model at 1945 Skyline Drive, Unit 1945 SKYLINE in the in the North Bay Terraces neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value North Bay Terraces apartment is the Plan 2A Model at Bonita Cedars starting at $2,587 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the Bay Terraces neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Bay Terraces apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 Skyline Drive, Unit 1945 SKYLINE | 1945 Skyline Drive | 4BR,3BA | $2.25 |
| Bonita Cedars | Plan 2A | 2BR,2BA | $2.53 |
| Potomac Square Apartments | 3 Bed/1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| Bonita Heights Apartments | 2 Bedroom Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| Shannon Arms III Apartments | 2 bed & 2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
| Valle at Canyon | Savannah | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| Bonita Woods | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Casa Serena | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| View Apartments | Design 1A Premier 3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| Spring Villas | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Bay Terraces Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Bay Terraces?
The cheapest apartment in North Bay Terraces is Spring Villas which is listed at $1,488, while the average apartment in North Bay Terraces costs $8,666.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Bay Terraces?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in North Bay Terraces that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in North Bay Terraces?
Cheap apartments in North Bay Terraces have an average cost of $471 which is $8,195 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Bay Terraces.
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