Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Park West Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (42 Rentals)

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Cedar Gateway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Gateway

550 Cedar StSan Diego, CA 92101
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La Maison
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

La Maison

1818 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Essex Apartments
Studio Apartments

Essex Apartments

1910 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Barcelona
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Barcelona

326 Juniper StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Studios on 6th
Studio Apartments

Studios on 6th

3560 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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St. Paul's Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

St. Paul's Manor

2635 2nd AveSan Diego, CA 92103
Senior Living
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3145 Reynard Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

3145 Reynard Way

3145 Reynard WaySan Diego, CA 92103
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Vera Cortez Hill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vera Cortez Hill

1399 Ninth AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Secoya Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Secoya Apartments

3067 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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The Juniper Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Juniper Apartments

2321 2nd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Continental
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Continental

320 W Cedar StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Villa Capri
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Capri

3737 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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2926-2934 5th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2926-2934 5th Ave

2926-2934 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Park East Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park East Apartments

111 W Pennsylvania AveSan Diego, CA 92103

Park West, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Park West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Park West area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Hillcrest Inn priced from $1,250. Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Park West apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillcrest InnStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Vantaggio Little ItalySmall full size bedStudio,1BA$1,450
Studios on 6th3560 studiosStudio,1BA$1,595
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
Overlook Point ApartmentsStudio (Upgraded Flooring)Studio,1BA$1,595
The Helm - Affordable HousingStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Duplet at Hillcrest - New Boutique Apartments in HillcrestStudio / 1 Bath - F - AffordableStudio,1BA$1,795
City Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,795
Imperial Tower Apartments2 LStudio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Park West, CA

As of February 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Park West area is the $3.07 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1st & Penn Apts - 1penn in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Park West apartment is the 889 Date St Model at 889 Date St, Unit 541 starting at $3,500 with a $3.60 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Park West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1st & Penn Apts - 1penn2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.07
889 Date St, Unit 541889 Date St1BR,2BA$3.60
Pacific Vu ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$2.88
Villa Pacifica1x11BR,1BA$2.87
Allegro Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.74
Vera Cortez HillS1 (Premium)Studio ,1BA$3.31
18221BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.74
Palms Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.32
The Helm - Affordable HousingStudioStudio ,1BA$3.44
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio ,1BA$3.46

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The Student Renter's Ultimate Guide to Finding the Perfect San Diego Neighborhood to Rent

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