Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Paradise Hills Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (26 Rentals)

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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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SeaBreeze
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

SeaBreeze

4808-4888 Logan AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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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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Sunny View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunny View Apartments

1809 E 17th StNational City, CA 91950
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Parkwood Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkwood Village

2101 L AveNational City, CA 91950
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Alta Park Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Alta Park Apartments

2111-2125 E 7th StNational City, CA 91950
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Canterbury Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canterbury Court

336 C StChula Vista, CA 91910
Senior Living
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Robinwood Plaza
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Robinwood Plaza

5225 Robinwood RdBonita, CA 91902

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 $1,675. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDSStudio 1Studio,1BA$1,675
Palm Shadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,700
Windsor Heights1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
ViewSpectacle1BR,1BA$1,745
Meadowbrook2 BA, 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,756
Pinewood Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,845
The Plaza1x11BR,1BA$1,879
Comfortable, Modern Living with Easy Access – Discover Arroyo Vista Apartments475-02, 475-03, 475-04, 475-05, 477-01, 477-02,...1BR,1BA$1,895
Parkview Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,900
Bonita Woods1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paradise Hills, CA

As of December 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Paradise Hills area is the $2.80 price per square foot Large Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Woodland Hills in the in the Paradise Hills neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Paradise Hills apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Palm Shadows Apartments starting at $1,700 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Northwest Chula Vista Area 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.
Woodland HillsLarge Two Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.80
Palm Shadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.89
Bella Vita2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.89
ViewScenery2BR,1BA$2.78
Meadowbrook2 BA, 1 BA2BR,1BA$2.09
Addisyn Park Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.01
Plaza 16401 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.74
Bonita Woods1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.75
Windsor Heights1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
Pinewood Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.84

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Paradise Hills, San Diego, CA

Ranked #51

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,925.

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 $4,500.

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 12 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 $476 which is $4,024 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Paradise Hills.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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