
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Paradise Hills Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (51 Rentals)
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4986 Logan Ave

6935 Simi Pl

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Meadowbrook

Potomac Square Apartments

6186 Daisy Pl

Rancho Bonita

Bonita Woods

1788 Shadewood Ln
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Rancho Vista

Valencia Pointe

2145 Calle Serena

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SeaBreeze

Arroyo Vista

264 Flowerdale Ln

262 Flowerdale Ln

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SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS

Windsor Heights

Palm Shadows Apartments

Pinewood Apartments

The Plaza

Elan Villa Parq

3733 Mesa Vista Way

4809 Birchbark Ln

Plaza 1640

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509 Palm Ave

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3242 Bonita Rd

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110 N 2nd Ave, Unit 1

419-435 Palm Ave

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Vista del Sol

Chateau Gardens

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The Mark At Bonita

1732 S Lanoitan Ave

Sunny View Apartments

418 Honeysuckle Ln

Parkwood Village

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Canterbury Court

Robinwood Plaza

Bonita Cedars

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Paradise Hills, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Paradise Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Hills Studio Apartments | $1,785 | $1,575 | $2,051 |
| Paradise Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,169 | $1,042 | $4,628 |
| Paradise Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,591 | $1,756 | $4,320 |
| Paradise Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,535 | $2,352 | $6,418 |
| Paradise Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,092 | $3,579 | $7,342 |
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There are currently 51 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Paradise Hills Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 $1,700. Here are the most affordable Paradise Hills apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS | Studio 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
| Palm Shadows Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Windsor Heights | 1-Bed/1-Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| View | Spectacle | 1BR,1BA | $1,711 |
| Meadowbrook | 2 BA, 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,756 |
| Arroyo Vista | 475-02, 475-03, 475-04, 475-05, 477-01, 477-02,... | 1BR,1BA | $1,845 |
| Bonita Cedars | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,877 |
| Pinewood Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Parkview Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Rancho Bonita | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paradise Hills, CA
As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Paradise Hills area is the $2.57 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Vista Palmera in the in the Mt Hope neighborhood starting from $2,955. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Palmera | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.57 |
| Meadowbrook | 3 BR, 1.5 BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.31 |
| Addisyn Park Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.89 |
| Palm Shadows Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| View | Scenery | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Plaza 1640 | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Bonita Cedars | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Rancho Bonita | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Windsor Heights | 1-Bed/1-Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| Pinewood Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Paradise Hills Apartments
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 $1,700, while the average apartment in Paradise Hills costs $4,824.
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 3 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 $359 which is $4,465 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Paradise Hills.
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