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The Presidio Apartments
3350 Rosecrans StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Hillcrest Place
3955 7th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Celeste
2901 Nimitz BlvdSan Diego, CA 92106
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3660 Reynard WaySan Diego, CA 92103
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Pacific Heights II
2301 Ulric StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Arbor Crest on Fourth
4186 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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The Warwick
606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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3131 Cauby StSan Diego, CA 92110
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4250 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Loft2015 Apartments
2015 Hancock StSan Diego, CA 92110
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The Hills at Fashion Valley
2125 Westinghouse StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Loma Village Apartments
3175 Cauby StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Bowen Apartments
3280 Barnett AveSan Diego, CA 92110
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Rowyn
3775 Sixth AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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The Modernaire Apartments
2420 Cardinal DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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10th and Robinson
3729 10th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Gables Point Loma
3801-3811 Marquette PlSan Diego, CA 92106
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Ancora Apartments
110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Mariners Cove
4392 W Point Loma BlvdSan Diego, CA 92107
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Montecito Point
4179 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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GEMA
1471 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Treehouse
2525 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Citrino
6916 Fulton StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Stanza Little Italy
310 A StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Loma Palisades
2799 Adrian StSan Diego, CA 92110
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The Townsend
5075 Camino De La SiestaSan Diego, CA 92108
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Asano on Fourth - Bankers Hill/Little Italy
2100 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Margo
201 Del Sol DrSan Diego, CA 92108
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West Park
7777 Westside DrSan Diego, CA 92108
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Instrata Little Italy
1980 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Griffis Mission Valley
1440 Hotel Cir NSan Diego, CA 92108
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The Lindley
1331 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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3878 Conde StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Old Town Apartments
2225-2249 Congress StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Serra House Apartments
2727 Presidio DrSan Diego, CA 92103
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2530 Juan St
2530 Juan 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 | $2,592 | $1,508 | $3,650 |
| Old Town 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,443 | $1,821 | $10,000+ |
| Old Town 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,230 | $2,412 | $10,000+ |
| Old Town 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,708 | $3,325 | $10,000+ |
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Presidio Apartments priced from $1,821. Hillcrest Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,898. 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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| The Presidio Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,821 |
| Hillcrest Place | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,898 |
| Celeste | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,990 |
| Rainford Apartments | S1.1 | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Pacific Heights II | Studio (Type C) | Studio,1BA | $2,045 |
| The Warwick | Cabrillo | Studio,1BA | $2,104 |
| Loma Portal | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,120 |
| 4th Avenue Apartments | Layout B | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Arbor Crest on Fourth | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,223 |
| The Hills at Fashion Valley | Design 1A Premier 3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,263 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town, CA
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town 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 apartment is the Allure- Townhome Model at Loft2015 Apartments starting at $2,950 with a $3.37 price per square foot in the Balboa Park 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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| Loma Palisades | 2 Bedroom Cove | 2BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| Loft2015 Apartments | Allure- Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.37 |
| GEMA | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| The Margo | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
| The Modernaire Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Low Rise Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
| Griffis Mission Valley | Mission Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
| Loma Portal | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| 4th Avenue Apartments | Layout B | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
| Arbor Crest on Fourth | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
| The Hills at Fashion Valley | Design 1A Premier 3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
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 $2,263.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Town?
The cheapest apartment in Old Town is The Presidio Apartments which is listed at $1,821, while the average apartment in Old Town costs $6,870.
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 41 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 $286 which is $6,584 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town.
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