Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Paradise Hills Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (63 Rentals)

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property at 5527 Bolivar St

$1,650

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5527 Bolivar St

San DiegoCA92139
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$1,817 - $2,579
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6670 Doriana StSan 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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Valencia Pointe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valencia Pointe

5930 Division StSan Diego, CA 92114
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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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Sea Breeze Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Breeze Gardens

4808-4888 Logan AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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Arroyo Vista
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arroyo Vista

475-487 S Meadowbrook DrSan Diego, CA 92114

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Villa Bonita Condos
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Bonita Condos

2910-3040 Alta View DrSan Diego, CA 92139
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The Plaza
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$1,754 - $2,358
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The Plaza

1438-1448 E 8th StNational City, CA 91950
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property at 4095 Bonita Rd

$2,450

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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4095 Bonita Rd, Unit 4095 Bonita Rd

4095 Bonita Rd
BonitaCA91902

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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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Vista del Sol
1 to 3 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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The Mark At Bonita
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mark At Bonita

3240-3248 Bonita RdChula Vista, CA 91910
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property at 170 1st Ave

$1,695

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170 1st Ave

Chula VistaCA91910
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Sunny View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunny View Apartments

1809 E 17th StNational 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 $1,575. Palm Shadows Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,690. Here are the most affordable Paradise Hills apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDSStudio D1Studio,1BA$1,575
Palm Shadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,690
Parkview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
2137-2145 E 16th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,700
Windsor Heights1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Eucalyptus Grove ApartmentsSTUDIO AStudio,1BA$1,714
The Plaza1x11BR,1BA$1,754
Meadowbrook2 BA, 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,756
LIV @ Siesta0/1Studio,1BA$1,769
View ApartmentsDesign 1A1BR,1BA$1,817

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paradise Hills, CA

As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Paradise Hills area is the $2.63 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Rodessia Luxury Apartments in the in the Mt Hope neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Paradise Hills apartment is the 3 BR, 1.5 BA Model at Meadowbrook starting at $2,352 with a $2.31 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.
Rodessia Luxury Apartments3 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$2.63
Meadowbrook3 BR, 1.5 BA3BR,1.5BA$2.31
1438 E 16th St, Unit Apartment A1438 E 16th St2BR,1BA$2.70
Woodland HillsLarge Two Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.84
Rancho Vista2/1 A2BR,1BA$2.44
Elan Villa ParqAllure2BR,2BA$2.87
Rancho Bonita1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.75
Bonita Woods1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.75
Windsor Heights1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDSStudio 1Studio ,1BA$2.96

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Paradise Hills, San Diego, CA

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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 $1,817.

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 $1,690, while the average apartment in Paradise Hills costs $6,138.

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 4 regular apartments in Paradise Hills 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 Paradise Hills?

Cheap apartments in Paradise Hills have an average cost of $525 which is $5,613 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Paradise Hills.

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