Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Park West Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (39 Rentals)
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Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

Vantaggio Little Italy

1808 Third Ave

Redwood Terrace

Overlook Point Apartments

The Helm - Affordable Housing

1820 Fourth Ave
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3620-34 Keating St

Imperial Tower Apartments

1929-1929 Fourth Ave

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2926 Reynard Way

1573 Ninth Ave

3767 7th Ave

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Park West, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Park West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park West Studio Apartments | $2,709 | $1,250 | $5,828 |
| Park West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,426 | $1,625 | $10,000+ |
| Park West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,866 | $1,925 | $10,000+ |
| Park West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,681 | $3,895 | $10,000+ |
| Park West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,510 | $6,095 | $10,000+ |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Inn | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Vantaggio Little Italy | Small full size bed | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Windsor Apartments | Studio - Basement | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Studios on 6th | 3560 studios | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Redwood Terrace | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| Overlook Point Apartments | Studio (Upgraded Flooring) | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| The Helm - Affordable Housing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| City Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| The Anderson - Live in the heart of Hillcrest | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Park West, CA
As of December 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Park West area is the $3.28 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1st & Penn Apts - 1penn in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,195. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st & Penn Apts - 1penn | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.28 |
| 889 Date St, Unit 541 | 889 Date St | 1BR,2BA | $3.60 |
| 1501 Front St | 1501 Front St | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| 3416 Front St, Unit 3418 | 3416 Front St | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| Pacific Vu Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| Villa Pacifica | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| Vera Cortez Hill | S1 (Premium) | Studio ,1BA | $3.31 |
| The Anderson - Live in the heart of Hillcrest | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.26 |
| The Helm - Affordable Housing | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.54 |
| Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.46 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Park West Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Park West?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Park West is at Hillcrest Inn listed at $1,250.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Park West Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Park West Apartment is $1,625 at Redwood Terrace.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Park West Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Park West is starting from $2,640 at Vantage Pointe.
What is the most affordable Park West Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Park West Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Duplet at Hillcrest - New Boutique Apartments in Hillcrest and starts from $3,895.
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