Cheap Homes for Rent in Old Town San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,100 (19 Rentals)

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property at 2136 Deerpark Dr

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

2136 Deerpark Dr

San DiegoCA92110
property at 6304 Friars Rd

$2,195 - $2,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

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6304 Friars Rd

San DiegoCA92108
property at 6314 Friars Rd

$2,195 - $2,600

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6314 Friars Rd

San DiegoCA92108

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property at 424 W University Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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424 W University Ave

San DiegoCA92103

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 Studio unit found at The Presidio Apartments priced from $1,508. Overlook Point Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Old Town San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Presidio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,508
Overlook Point ApartmentsStudio (Upgraded Flooring)Studio,1BA$1,595
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
Hilltop TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,748
City Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,795

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

As of March 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town San Diego area is the $2.79 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Bayview Townhomes at Point Loma in the in the Wooded Area neighborhood starting from $5,295. The second greatest value Old Town San Diego apartment is the LOFT PLAN 6 Model at Mission Hills Apartments starting at $3,795 with a $2.69 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.
Bayview Townhomes at Point Loma3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$2.79
Mission Hills ApartmentsLOFT PLAN 6Studio ,1BA$2.69
Loma Palisades3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$2.73
Fashion Terrace Apartment HomesBrentwood2BR,2BA$2.99
1st & Penn Apts - 1penn2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.07
Loft2015 ApartmentsAlta- Townhome2BR,2BA$3.09
Loma Village Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.02
Pacific Vu ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.50
Gaines Street Apartment2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.20
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.01

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Old Town San Diego, San Diego, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Town San Diego

What type of rentals are currently available in Old Town San Diego?

There are currently 911 Apartments for Rent in Old Town San Diego, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,084 to $20,152. There are also 114 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Old Town San Diego ranging from $1,185 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Old Town San Diego?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Old Town San Diego ranges from $1,185 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,366.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Old Town San Diego?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Old Town San Diego range from $2,750 to $5,411, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,850 to $8,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,600.

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