Cheap Homes for Rent in Old Town Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,100 (2 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town, CA

As of December 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Town area is the $3.10 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at The Margo in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,570. The second greatest value Old Town apartment is the H Model at Pacific Ridge starting at $4,300 with a $3.13 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 Bath3BR,2BA$3.10
Pacific RidgeH3BR,2BA$3.13
Loma Palisades3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$2.63
The Seaton ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$3.20
Apex Mission Valley2 Bed 2 Bath Plan D2BR,2BA$3.36
Loma Village Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.10
Griffis Mission ValleyMission Platinum1BR,1BA$3.52
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.50
MC Tower1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.52
Gables Point LomaF1BR,1BA$3.54

Frequently Asked Questions about Old Town

What type of rentals are currently available in Old Town?

There are currently 80 Apartments for Rent in Old Town, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $18,110. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Old Town ranging from $2,795 to $3,975.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Old Town?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Old Town ranges from $2,795 to $3,975 with an average monthly rent of $3,543.

Expert Rental Resources

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