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property at 3972 Jackdaw St
$2,295

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3972 Jackdaw St, Unit 207

3972 Jackdaw St
San DiegoCA92103
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property at 6416 Friars Rd
$2,300

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6416 Friars Rd, Unit 320

6416 Friars Rd
San DiegoCA92108
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Gables Point Loma
$2,300 - $5,710

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Gables Point Loma

3801-3811 Marquette PlSan Diego, CA 92106
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$2,300 - $3,500
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2110 Drescher St

San DiegoCA92111
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Mariners Cove
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$2,301 - $2,571

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Mariners Cove

4392 W Point Loma BlvdSan Diego, CA 92107
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Old Town San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Town San Diego Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Town San Diego area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Celeste priced from $1,386. The Barcelona has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Old Town San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CelesteA71BR,1BA$1,386
The BarcelonaMalagaStudio,1BA$1,550
The Presidio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,608
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,625
1St Ave. 3710***1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Villa West Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,750
The Melrose0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,795
NAPLES1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
City Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town San Diego, CA

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town San Diego area is the $3.05 price per square foot 4/3 Model at 1134-1148 Fresno St in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $5,595. The second greatest value Old Town San Diego apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at South Mission Hills Apartment starting at $2,895 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Town San Diego apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1134-1148 Fresno St4/34BR,3BA$3.05
South Mission Hills Apartment2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.41
2253 Curlew St, Unit Curlew st2253 Curlew St6BR,1BA$2.43
The Society BradburyC1 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.91
Apex Mission Valley2 Bed 2 Bath Plan D2BR,2BA$2.86
Loma Palisades2 Bedroom Townhome Palms2BR,1.5BA$2.84
Fashion Terrace Apartment HomesBel Air1BR,1BA$3.18
Cherie Noble2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.19
India and Kettner Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.06
3506 Columbia St, Unit B3506 Columbia StStudio ,1BA$3.16

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Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California including Old Town San Diego, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Town San Diego Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Old Town San Diego?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Town San Diego is under $1,895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Town San Diego?

The cheapest apartment in Old Town San Diego is Celeste which is listed at $1,386, while the average apartment in Old Town San Diego costs $3,015.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Town San Diego?

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 34 regular apartments in Old Town San Diego 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 Old Town San Diego?

Cheap apartments in Old Town San Diego have an average cost of $369 which is $2,646 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town San Diego.

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