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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,310 | $1,084 | $3,449 |
| Old Town San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,771 | $1,180 | $4,856 |
| Old Town San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,689 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Old Town San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,792 | $3,310 | $5,895 |
| Old Town San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,808 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 100 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Town San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
See all Apartments in San DiegoThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Town San Diego area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Redwood Terrace priced from $1,595. Canyon Breeze has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Old Town San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Terrace | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Canyon Breeze | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| City Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
| Bay Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| The Presidio Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,821 |
| Aspen Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Celeste | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,990 |
| Rainford Apartments | S1.1 | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| 2140-2144 1st Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Gaines Street Apartment | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town San Diego area is the $2.54 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Cove Model at Loma Palisades in the in the Wooded Area neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Old Town San Diego apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at The Californian Coastal Apartments starting at $2,695 with a $2.95 price per square foot in the Midway District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Town San Diego apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loma Palisades | 2 Bedroom Cove | 2BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| The Californian Coastal Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| The Margo | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
| 5722 Riley St | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $3.26 |
| Gaines Street Apartment | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| 2140-2144 1st Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Loma Portal | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| 4284-4288 3rd Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| Canyon Breeze | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Bay Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
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Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Old Town San Diego is at City Lofts listed at $1,745.
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Town San Diego Apartment is $1,595 at Redwood Terrace.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old Town San Diego is starting from $2,400 at Gaines Street Apartment.
The best deal on a cheap Old Town San Diego Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Asano on Ivy and starts from $4,179.
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