Cheap Homes for Rent in the Old Town San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,750 (19 Rentals)

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property at 3580 Fourth Ave
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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3580 Fourth Ave

San DiegoCA92103
property at 6202 Friars Rd
$1,800 - $1,995
Studio Rentals
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6202 Friars Rd

San DiegoCA92108
property at 1605 Hotel Cir S
$2,050

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Base Rent$2,050

Total Monthly Price$2,050
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1605 Hotel Cir S, Unit 105

1605 Hotel Cir S
San DiegoCA92108

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property at 3972 Jackdaw St
$2,295

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Base Rent$2,295

Total Monthly Price$2,295
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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3972 Jackdaw St, Unit 207

3972 Jackdaw St
San DiegoCA92103
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property at 2870 Fourth Ave
$2,350 - $3,495
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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2870 Fourth Ave

San DiegoCA92103
property at 1920 Gardena Pl
$2,590 - $3,600
Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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1920 Gardena Pl

San DiegoCA92110

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

As of September 16, 2026 the best value rental home in the Old Town San Diego area is the $3.00 price per square foot 3142 Lighthouse Ridge Ln Model at 3142 Lighthouse Ridge Ln in the Midway District neighborhood starting from $5,495. The second greatest value Old Town San Diego rental home is the 5648 Lauretta St Model at 5648 Lauretta St in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting at $4,895 with a $3.26 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Town San Diego homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3142 Lighthouse Ridge Ln3142 Lighthouse Ridge Ln4BR, 4BA$3.00
5648 Lauretta St5648 Lauretta St3BR, 3BA$3.26
1823 Sparks Ct1823 Sparks Ct3BR, 2BA$3.35
2960 Union St, Unit 1022960 Union St2BR, 2BA$2.92
3791 Elliott St, Unit Elliot3791 Elliott St1BR, 1BA$2.22
1854 Coolidge St, Unit Coolidge1854 Coolidge St3BR, 2BA$3.37
6304 Friars Rd, Unit 2356304 Friars Rd2BR, 2BA$3.00
3018 Nimitz Blvd3018 Nimitz Blvd3BR, 2BA$4.43
2454 Union St2454 Union St2BR, 1BA$4.38
3972 Jackdaw St, Unit 2073972 Jackdaw St1BR, 1BA$3.53

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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 916 Apartments for Rent in Old Town San Diego, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,084 to $10,557. There are also 99 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Old Town San Diego ranging from $1,750 to $35,000.

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 $1,750 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,621.

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 $2,858 to $7,381, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,995 to $14,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,700.

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