Cheap Homes for Rent in North City Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,700 (8 Rentals)

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3887 Pell Pl

San DiegoCA92130

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3877 Pell Pl

San DiegoCA92130

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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 $2,372. Beach Colony has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,010. Here are the most affordable North City apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Club Torrey PinesB11BR,1BA$2,372
Beach ColonyBrand New StudioStudio,1BA$3,010
Ocean CrestThe Coronado2BR,2BA$3,017

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North City, CA

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the North City area is the $2.83 price per square foot Belmont Model at Del Mar Ridge in the in the Torrey Hills neighborhood starting from $3,725. The second greatest value North City apartment is the C1R Model at Signature Point starting at $4,879 with a $3.81 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.
Del Mar RidgeBelmont2BR,2BA$2.83
Signature PointC1R3BR,2BA$3.81
Ocean CrestThe Coronado2BR,2BA$3.19
Carmel CreekAzra1BR,1BA$3.50
AlturaA3 1x11BR,1BA$3.76
AvinoA1 1x11BR,1BA$4.50
The Club Torrey PinesA21BR,1BA$4.79
One Paseo LivingStudio S1Studio ,1BA$5.75
Beach ColonyBrand New StudioStudio ,1BA$7.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about North City

What type of rentals are currently available in North City?

There are currently 23 Apartments for Rent in North City, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,425 to $10,000. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North City ranging from $2,700 to $40,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North City ranges from $2,700 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,471.

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