Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North City Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,900 (12 Rentals)

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One Paseo Living
$3,268 - $9,428
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One Paseo Living

3200 Paseo Village WaySan Diego, CA 92130
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Avino
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$3,426 - $6,781
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Avino

5040 Camino San FerminSan Diego, CA 92130
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Signature Point
$4,353 - $5,452
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Signature Point

13006 Signature Point PtSan Diego, CA 92130
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Lumen
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Lumen

6191 Village WaySan Diego, CA 92130
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Cielo Carmel
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cielo Carmel

6050 Camino San FerminSan Diego, CA 92130
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The Crossings
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Crossings

13525 Zinnia Hills PlSan Diego, CA 92130
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Derby Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Derby Terrace

14103-14163 Old El Camino RealSan Diego, CA 92130
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Villla Andalucia
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villla Andalucia

6591 Rancho del Sol WaySan Diego, CA 92130
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Park Place Del Mar
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Del Mar

13850 Mango DrDel Mar, CA 92014
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North City, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North City area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Club Torrey Pines priced from $2,768. One Paseo Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,976. Here are the most affordable North City apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Club Torrey PinesA11BR,1BA$2,768
One Paseo Living1 X 1 A21BR,1BA$3,976
AvinoB5 2x22BR,2BA$4,264
Signature PointAR2BR,2BA$4,353

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North City, CA

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the North City area is the $3.82 price per square foot C1 3x2 Model at Avino in the in the Torrey Hills neighborhood starting from $4,600. The second greatest value North City apartment is the AR Model at Signature Point starting at $4,353 with a $4.36 price per square foot in the Torrey Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
AvinoC1 3x23BR,2BA$3.82
Signature PointAR2BR,2BA$4.36
One Paseo Living1 X 1 A21BR,1BA$5.35
The Club Torrey PinesA11BR,1BA$4.61

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North City Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North City Apartment is $2,768 at The Club Torrey Pines.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North City is starting from $3,511 at The Club Torrey Pines.

What is the most affordable North City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avino and starts from $4,600.

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