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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,400 (54 Rentals)
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2505 Jefferson St
San DiegoCA92110
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$1,990 - $3,150Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Celeste
2901 Nimitz BlvdSan Diego, CA 92106
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$1,999 - $3,500Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Modernaire Apartments
2420 Cardinal DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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$2,055 - $3,051Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Arbor Crest on Fourth
4186 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,188 - $4,3331 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Hills at Fashion Valley
2125 Westinghouse StSan Diego, CA 92111
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4th Avenue Apartments
4250 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,195 - $3,995Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Rainford Apartments
3660 Reynard WaySan Diego, CA 92103
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Hillcrest Place
3955 7th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,199 - $2,799
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The Warwick
606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,250 - $4,752
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Gables Point Loma
3801-3811 Marquette PlSan Diego, CA 92106
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$2,300 - $3,610
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$2,300 - $3,610
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Gema
1471 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,305 - $5,026
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Rowyn
3775 Sixth AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,320 - $3,845Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
10th and Robinson
3729 10th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Montecito Point
4179 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,379 - $2,703
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Citrino
6916 Fulton StSan Diego, CA 92111
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$2,450 - $2,9001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Loma Portal
3131 Cauby StSan Diego, CA 92110
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$2,475 - $2,782
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Mariners Cove
4392 W Point Loma BlvdSan Diego, CA 92107
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$2,488 - $3,747Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Townsend
5075 Camino De La SiestaSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,490 - $4,5551 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Griffis Mission Valley
1440 Hotel Cir NSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,508 - $3,3502 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14
Loma Palisades
2799 Adrian StSan Diego, CA 92110
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$2,515 - $4,592Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Rivair Apartment Homes
7050 Friars RdSan Diego, CA 92108
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Bevel Apartments
3250 Barnett AveSan Diego, CA 92110
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$2,552 - $4,732
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Ancora Apartments
110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,560 - $5,106
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Alexan Gallerie
375 Camino De La ReinaSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,569 - $3,9331 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Il Palazzo Apartments
2040 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,576 - $5,631
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Treehouse
2525 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,638 - $6,4641 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Society Felix
310 Del Sol DrSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,656 - $5,528
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Broadstone Mission Valley
1908 Hotel Cir NSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,672 - $5,872
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Cielo
915 W Grape StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,676 - $14,2901 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Apex Mission Valley
7084-7148 Friars RdSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,725 - $5,666Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
West Park
7777 Westside DrSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,759 - $4,302Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bowen Apartments
3280 Barnett AveSan Diego, CA 92110
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$2,770 - $19,341
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The Lindley
1331 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,786 - $8,138
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Stanza Little Italy
310 A StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,786 - $5,414
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Denizen
3840 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,804 - $7,245
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Valentina by Alta
1919 Pacific HwySan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,806 - $4,219
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Eighteen Ten State St
1810 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Pacific Heights II
2301 Ulric StSan Diego, CA 92111
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$2,845 - $3,0752 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Loma Village Apartments
3175 Cauby StSan Diego, CA 92110
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$2,849 - $8,539
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AV8 Little Italy
2155 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,875 - $5,2491 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Circa 37
7800 Westside DrSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,9001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Loft2015 Apartments
2015 Hancock StSan Diego, CA 92110
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$2,900 - $5,300Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Pacific Ridge
5945 Linda Vista RdSan Diego, CA 92110
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$2,904 - $4,633Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Instrata Little Italy
1980 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,971 - $15,9471 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Margo
201 Del Sol DrSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,990 - $18,437Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Torrey
1200 Front StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$3,325 - $5,4251 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Asano on Fourth - Bankers Hill/Little Italy
2100 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Old Town Apartment Homes
3878 Conde StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Old Town Apartments
2225-2249 Congress StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Old Town, San Diego, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Town?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Old Town Studio Apartments | $2,635 | $1,495 | $4,160 |
| Old Town 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,451 | $1,999 | $10,000+ |
| Old Town 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,169 | $2,508 | $10,000+ |
| Old Town 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,672 | $3,350 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Town Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Old Town Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Town area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Celeste priced from $1,990. The Modernaire Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,999. Here are the most affordable Old Town apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Celeste | S3 Bay | Studio,1BA | $1,990 |
| The Modernaire Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Partial Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,999 |
| The Hills at Fashion Valley | Design 1A Premier 3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,188 |
| Rainford Apartments | S1.1 | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| 4th Avenue Apartments | Layout B | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Gables Point Loma | E | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Gema | A1AFF | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| Rowyn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,305 |
| 10th and Robinson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,320 |
| Montecito Point | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,328 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town, CA
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town area is the $3.28 price per square foot H Model at Pacific Ridge in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Old Town apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Loma Village Apartments starting at $2,845 with a $3.10 price per square foot in the Midway District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Town apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Pacific Ridge | H | 3BR,2BA | $3.28 |
| Loma Village Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| Pacific Heights II | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| Cielo | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.61 |
| Apex Mission Valley | 1 Bed 1 Bath Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| Loma Portal | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| 4th Avenue Apartments | Layout B | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
| Montecito Point | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
| The Hills at Fashion Valley | Design 1A Premier 3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.59 |
| Gables Point Loma | E | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Town Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old Town?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Town is under $2,328.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Town?
The cheapest apartment in Old Town is The Modernaire Apartments which is listed at $1,999, while the average apartment in Old Town costs $6,875.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Town?
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 300 regular apartments in Old Town 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?
Cheap apartments in Old Town have an average cost of $922 which is $5,953 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town.
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