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Rainford Apartments
3660 Reynard WaySan Diego, CA 92103
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,737 (31 Rentals)
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The Warwick
606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Arbor Crest on Fourth
4186 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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4th Avenue Apartments
4250 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Pacific Heights II
2301 Ulric StSan Diego, CA 92111
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$2,215 - $4,710
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The Hills at Fashion Valley
2125 Westinghouse StSan Diego, CA 92111
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$2,255 - $2,843
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Mariners Cove
4392 W Point Loma BlvdSan Diego, CA 92107
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Gables Point Loma
3801-3811 Marquette PlSan Diego, CA 92106
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Montecito Point
4179 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Modernaire Apartments
2420 Cardinal DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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Rowyn
3775 Sixth AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Loma Village Apartments
3175 Cauby StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Rivair Apartment Homes
7050 Friars RdSan Diego, CA 92108
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Loma Portal
3131 Cauby StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Bevel Apartments
3250 Barnett AveSan Diego, CA 92110
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Il Palazzo Apartments
2040 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Loma Palisades
2799 Adrian StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Gema San Diego Townhomes
1471 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,545 - $6,102Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 21
Flora + Fauna
2191 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,557 - $4,732
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Ancora Apartments
110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Instrata Little Italy
1980 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Bowen Apartments
3280 Barnett AveSan Diego, CA 92110
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Nauticus
2844 Lytton StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Griffis Mission Valley
1440 Hotel Cir NSan Diego, CA 92108
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West Park
7777 Westside DrSan Diego, CA 92108
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Hillcrest Place
3955 7th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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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
2628 Juan St
San DiegoCA92110
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Studio Apartments | $2,794 | $1,995 | $4,453 |
| Old Town 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,460 | $2,195 | $10,000+ |
| Old Town 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,119 | $2,508 | $10,000+ |
| Old Town 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,648 | $3,275 | $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 Studio unit found at Rainford Apartments priced from $1,995. 4th Avenue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Old Town apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainford Apartments | S5 | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| 4th Avenue Apartments | Layout B | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| The Hills at Fashion Valley | Design 1A Premier 3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,235 |
| Gables Point Loma | E | 1BR,1BA | $2,291 |
| Montecito Point | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,303 |
| Modernaire Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Classic | 1BR,1BA | $2,375 |
| Mariners Cove | The Sunset Premier 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,384 |
| Rivair Apartment Homes | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,445 |
| Loma Portal | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
| Bevel Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,457 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town, CA
As of September 12, 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 B2 Model at Gema San Diego Townhomes starting at $3,324 with a $2.87 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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| Pacific Ridge | H | 3BR,2BA | $3.28 |
| Gema San Diego Townhomes | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.87 |
| Apex Mission Valley | 2 Bed 2 Bath Plan D | 2BR,2BA | $2.86 |
| Loft2015 Apartments | Alta- Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $3.31 |
| The Seaton Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
| 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 | $3.71 |
| The Hills at Fashion Valley | Design 1A Premier 3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
| Gables Point Loma | E | 1BR,1BA | $3.82 |
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 $2,457.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Town?
The cheapest apartment in Old Town is 4th Avenue Apartments which is listed at $2,195, while the average apartment in Old Town costs $3,650.
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 $889 which is $2,761 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town.
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