Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,500 (34 Rentals)

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The Warwick
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$2,170 - $2,815
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The Warwick

606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Mariners Cove
$2,330 - $2,896
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Mariners Cove

4392 W Point Loma BlvdSan Diego, CA 92107
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Stanza Little Italy
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$2,332 - $7,892
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Stanza Little Italy

310 A StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Alexan Gallerie
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$2,366 - $7,494
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Alexan Gallerie

375 Camino De La ReinaSan Diego, CA 92108
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Rowyn
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$2,435 - $5,028
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Rowyn

3775 Sixth AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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GEMA
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$2,493 - $3,615
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GEMA

1471 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Treehouse
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$2,574 - $6,181
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Treehouse

2525 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Old Town Apartments
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Old Town Apartments

2225-2249 Congress StSan Diego, CA 92110
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2530 Juan St

2530 Juan StSan Diego, CA 92110
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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 The Presidio Apartments priced from $1,508. 10th and Robinson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Old Town apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Presidio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,508
10th and Robinson0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,995
Hillcrest Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,998
Arbor Crest on FourthStudioStudio,1BA$2,058
CelesteS1Studio,1BA$2,075
Gables Point LomaE1BR,1BA$2,110
8th and U0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,250
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,290
The Modernaire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$2,295
4th Avenue Apartments1x1 A1BR,1BA$2,329

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town, CA

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town area is the $3.45 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome Model at The Margo in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $6,361. The second greatest value Old Town apartment is the B2 Model at The Seaton Apartments starting at $3,989 with a $3.36 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Margo3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome3BR,2BA$3.45
The Seaton ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$3.36
Loma Palisades2 Bedroom Townhome Palms2BR,1.5BA$2.92
Loft2015 ApartmentsAlta- Townhome2BR,2BA$3.09
Loma Village Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.02
The Modernaire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$3.06
Griffis Mission ValleyMission Platinum1BR,1BA$3.68
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.27
Gables Point LomaF1BR,1BA$3.67
Arbor Crest on FourthStudioStudio ,1BA$3.61

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Town Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Old Town?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Old Town is at The Presidio Apartments listed at $1,508.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Town Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Town Apartment is $1,921 at The Presidio Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old Town Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old Town is starting from $2,545 at The Modernaire Apartments.

What is the most affordable Old Town Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Old Town Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Loma Palisades and starts from $3,225.

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