
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,084 (141 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
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3536 First Ave

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2253 Curlew St, Unit Curlew st

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2169 Brant St, Unit 2167 Brant st

3970 Goldfinch St

3630-3646 Eagle St

University Gateway Apartments

630 W Washington St
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Celeste

1849-1867 Morena Blvd

Harbor Villa Apartments

4077 Goldfinch St

4030 Front St

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3824 Fourth Avenue

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St. Paul's Manor

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Bel Vue Terrace

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3145 Reynard Way

1St Ave. 3710***

3675 Eagle St

2357 State St

Bay Park Apartments

5747 Lauretta
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The Melrose

4074 Ingalls Street

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Aspen Park Apartments

The Juniper Apartments

John Beardsley House Apartments

3580 Fourth Ave

3574-3580 4TH AVENUE **

Monterey Apartments
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2365 1st Ave

Pacific Vu Apartments

CentrePointe

2519 Columbia Street

2140-2144 1st Ave

Sasan Apartments

Serra House Apartments

Park East Apartments

3104 Nimitz Blvd

2236 Chatsworth Blvd
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Old Town San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Town San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,318 | $1,084 | $3,231 |
| Old Town San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,793 | $1,180 | $4,856 |
| Old Town San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,578 | $2,395 | $10,000+ |
| Old Town San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,620 | $2,858 | $8,096 |
| Old Town San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,850 | $4,700 | $5,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 141 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Town San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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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