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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,500 (40 Rentals)
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$1,508 - $1,921Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Presidio Apartments
3350 Rosecrans StSan Diego, CA 92110
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$1,998 - $2,2181 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Hillcrest Place
3955 7th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,043 - $4,517
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Metro Mission Valley
5080 Camino Del ArroyoSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,060 - $2,705
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The Warwick
606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,075 - $3,150Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Celeste
2901 Nimitz BlvdSan Diego, CA 92106
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$2,095 - $3,295Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Modernaire Apartments
2420 Cardinal DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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$2,126 - $5,6911 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Gables Point Loma
3801-3811 Marquette PlSan Diego, CA 92106
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$2,195 - $4,576
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MoDE
635 Robinson AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,204 - $3,615
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GEMA
1471 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,223 - $2,898Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Arbor Crest on Fourth
4186 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,278 - $2,5981 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Montecito Point
4179 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,282 - $4,978
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$2,276 - $4,972
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Rowyn
3775 Sixth AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,292 - $3,900Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Townsend
5075 Camino De La SiestaSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,297 - $4,8941 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
4th Avenue Apartments
4250 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,301 - $4,145Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bowen Apartments
3280 Barnett AveSan Diego, CA 92110
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Il Palazzo Apartments
2040 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,307 - $4,982
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Ancora
110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,320 - $3,995Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
10th and R
3729 10th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,341 - $12,5121 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Apex Mission Valley
7084-7148 Friars RdSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,372 - $5,210Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bevel Apartments
3250 Barnett AveSan Diego, CA 92110
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$2,381 - $2,995Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
8th and U
3843 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,391 - $6,651Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
West Park
7777 Westside DrSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,403 - $4,779Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Rivair Apartment Homes
7050 Friars RdSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,423 - $4,1841 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Griffis Mission Valley
1440 Hotel Cir NSan Diego, CA 92108
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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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$2,451 - $6,181
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Treehouse
2525 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,477 - $5,301Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Instrata Little Italy
1980 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,495 - $5,7501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Asano on Fourth - Bankers Hill/Little Italy
2100 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,496 - $10,183
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Alexan Gallerie
375 Camino De La ReinaSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,500 - $3,4002 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Loma Palisades
2799 Adrian StSan Diego, CA 92110
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$2,500 - $8,680Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Vici Luxury Apartments
550 W Date StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,505 - $6,820
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Stanza Little Italy
310 A StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,595 - $4,9781 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Felix at The Society
310 Del Sol DrSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,597 - $5,408
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Eighteen Ten State St
1810 State StSan 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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Serra House Apartments
2727 Presidio DrSan Diego, CA 92103
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2530 Juan St
2530 Juan StSan Diego, CA 92110
2606 Juan St
San DiegoCA92110
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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 | $2,578 | $1,508 | $4,767 |
| Old Town 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,188 | $1,921 | $10,000+ |
| Old Town 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,219 | $2,450 | $10,000+ |
| Old Town 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,504 | $3,150 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 40 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 The Presidio Apartments priced from $1,508. Hillcrest Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,998. 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 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,508 |
| Hillcrest Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,998 |
| GEMA | A1AFF | 1BR,1BA | $2,004 |
| Metro Mission Valley | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,043 |
| Celeste | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,075 |
| The Modernaire Apartments | Studio Classic | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| Arbor Crest on Fourth | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,223 |
| Gables Point Loma | E | 1BR,1BA | $2,225 |
| Montecito Point | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,278 |
| Rowyn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,282 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town, CA
As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town area is the $3.13 price per square foot H Model at Pacific Ridge in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,300. The second greatest value Old Town apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Loma Palisades starting at $3,150 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the Wooded Area 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 | $3.13 |
| Loma Palisades | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.63 |
| The Seaton Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.22 |
| Citrino | B-01 | 2BR,2BA | $3.29 |
| Loft2015 Apartments | Alta- Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $3.09 |
| Loma Village Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| The Margo | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| 4th Avenue Apartments | 1x1 A | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
| Apex Mission Valley | 1 Bed 1 Bath Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.32 |
| Loma Portal | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
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 $2,282.
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 $1,921, while the average apartment in Old Town costs $4,410.
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 5 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 $159 which is $4,251 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town.
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