Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Paradise Hills Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (15 Rentals)

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Pebble Cove Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pebble Cove Apartments

2235 Saipan DrSan Diego, CA 92139
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Rancho Vista
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rancho Vista

2711-2743 Manos DrSan Diego, CA 92139
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419-435 Palm Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

419-435 Palm Ave

419-435 Palm AveNational City, CA 91950

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Windsor Heights
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Heights

910 Euclid AveNational City, CA 91950
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Vista del Sol
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vista del Sol

1401-1543 Q AveNational City, CA 91950
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Chateau Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Gardens

2424-2440 E 8th StNational City, CA 91950
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Summercrest Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summercrest Apartments

2615 E Plaza BlvdNational City, CA 91950
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Paradise Hills, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Paradise Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Paradise Hills area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS priced from $1,737. Palm Shadows Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Paradise Hills apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDSStudio 1Studio,1BA$1,737
Palm Shadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Pinewood Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,845
Comfortable, Modern Living475-02, 475-03, 475-04, 475-05, 477-01, 477-02,...1BR,1BA$1,845
Point BonitaDesign EAStudio,1BA$1,871

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paradise Hills, CA

As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Paradise Hills area is the $3.09 price per square foot byvb1 Model at Bayview Hills – Military Housing in the in the South Encanto neighborhood starting from $3,579. The second greatest value Paradise Hills apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Bonita Cedars starting at $2,679 with a $2.62 price per square foot in the Bay Terraces neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Paradise Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bayview Hills – Military Housingbyvb12BR,1BA$3.09
Bonita Cedars2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.62
Addisyn Park Apartments2 Bed/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.61
Bella Vita Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.80
Mariners Landing2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.22
Potomac Square Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.70
Plaza 16401 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.74
Pinewood Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.84
ViewSpectacle1BR,1BA$2.91
Parkview Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.06

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Paradise Hills, San Diego, CA

Ranked #77

Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Paradise Hills Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Paradise Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Paradise Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Paradise Hills is under $1,910.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Paradise Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Paradise Hills is Palm Shadows Apartments which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Paradise Hills costs $3,579.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Paradise Hills?

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 1 regular apartments in Paradise Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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