Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Park Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (94 Rentals)

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property at 3843 Park Blvd

$1,500 - $1,800

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3843 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92103
property at 4482 Utah St

$1,550

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4482 Utah St, Unit 1

4482 Utah St
San DiegoCA92116

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3776 Alabama St, Unit 210

3776 Alabama St
San DiegoCA92104

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2911 Adams
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$1,981 - $3,641
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2911 Adams

2911 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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1811 Parrot St, Unit ADU
$2,000
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1811 Parrot St, Unit ADU

1811 Parrot StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Park Diplomat
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$2,029 - $3,854
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Park Diplomat

1707 Essex StSan Diego, CA 92103
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4462-4468 30th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4462-4468 30th St

4462-4468 30th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Casa De Lago
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Casa De Lago

4145 Iowa StSan Diego, CA 92104
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Indiana Palms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Indiana Palms

3621 Indiana StSan Diego, CA 92103
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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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Aldea at Hamilton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aldea at Hamilton

3962 Hamilton StSan Diego, CA 92104
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4345 McClintock St
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4345 McClintock St

4345 McClintock StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Santa Fe Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Fe Manor

3835 Swift AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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3070 Landis St
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3070 Landis St

3070 Landis StSan Diego, CA 92104
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De Anza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

De Anza

2430-2444 30th StSan Diego, CA 92104
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Cheapest Available North Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Park area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at North Park Properties priced from $1,674. 4245 34th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable North Park apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Park Properties1x1 ~ Senior 55+1BR,1BA$1,674
4245 34th St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
The MarquisThe Hillcrest1BR,1BA$1,850
North Park 55+ Apartments1x1 - Only 55+1BR,1BA$1,898
Canyonwood Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
Park DiplomatStudio - 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$2,029
4456 30th Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,045
Georgia Modern1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,095
3967 Illinois St1 Bedroom #91BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Park, CA

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Park area is the $2.53 price per square foot 3722 Florida St Model at 3722 Florida St, Unit 3 in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value North Park apartment is the Two Bedroom, One Bath Model at The Residences at 3954 Kansas starting at $3,395 with a $3.34 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3722 Florida St, Unit 33722 Florida St3BR,2.5BA$2.53
The Residences at 3954 KansasTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$3.34
4525 35th St4525 35th St2BR,1BA$3.33
Asana at North Park2/2 W/D - 012BR,2BA$3.22
Summit on Iowa1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.13
3967 Illinois St1 Bedroom #91BR,1BA$2.80
2019 Cypress Ave2019 Cypress Ave2BR,1BA$3.67
The Parker4, 5, 16, 171BR,1BA$3.20
4245 34th St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.99
The MarquisThe Park1BR,1BA$3.55

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This website is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California, including San Diego. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Park is at Park Diplomat listed at $2,029.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Park Apartment is $1,674 at North Park Properties.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Park is starting from $2,000 at The Marquis.

What is the most affordable North Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 2911 Adams and starts from $3,265.

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