
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,250 (15 Rentals)


The Presidio Apartments

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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 | $2,742 | $1,250 | $5,142 |
| Old Town 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,255 | $1,921 | $9,435 |
| Old Town 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,341 | $2,508 | $10,000+ |
| Old Town 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,766 | $3,175 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around the Old Town Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
71 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
69 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,249.
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 $1,450, while the average apartment in Old Town costs $4,699.
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 $189 which is $4,510 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town.
Expert Rental Resources
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