Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North City Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,950 (12 Rentals)

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One Paseo Living
$3,452 - $9,298

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

One Paseo Living

3200 Paseo Village WaySan Diego, CA 92130
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Avino
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$3,240 - $5,851

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Avino

5040 Camino San FerminSan Diego, CA 92130
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Signature Point
$4,056 - $5,954

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Signature Point

13006 Signature Point PtSan Diego, CA 92130
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Lumen
1 Bedroom Apartments

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 2 Beds unit found at The Club Torrey Pines priced from $3,669. One Paseo Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,885. Here are the most affordable North City apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Club Torrey PinesD22BR,2BA$3,669
One Paseo Living1 X 1 A21BR,1BA$3,885
AvinoB5 2x22BR,2BA$3,987
Signature PointAR2BR,2BA$4,056

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North City, CA

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the North City area is the $4.57 price per square foot B2 Model at Signature Point in the in the Torrey Hills neighborhood starting from $5,554. The second greatest value North City apartment is the B3 2x2 Model at Avino starting at $4,315 with a $3.67 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.
Signature PointB22BR,2BA$4.57
AvinoB3 2x22BR,2BA$3.67
The Club Torrey PinesD22BR,2BA$3.81
One Paseo Living1 X 1 A21BR,1BA$5.23

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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 $3,885 at One Paseo Living.

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 Signature Point and starts from $5,334.

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