
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Park West Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (95 Rentals)
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836 W Pennsylvania Ave

Vantaggio Little Italy

1455 Second Ave

Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

Overlook Point

Redwood Terrace

The Helm - Affordable Housing

1561 Ninth Ave

City Lofts
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Thorn Collection

Windsor Apartments

2139 Brant St

Villa Capri

Park View Hillcrest

2151 Brant St

Rainford Apartments

The Rey

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Villa Pacifica

531-535 W Juniper St
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10th and Robinson

1551 4th Ave, Unit 712

3701-3707 First Ave.

Elan Luxo II

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Ancora Apartments

The Billboard Lofts

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GEMA

3550 Park

1762 Robinson Ave

Instrata Little Italy
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Strauss on Fifth

Imperial Tower Apartments

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Stanza Little Italy

AVA Balboa Park

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Rowyn

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Valentina by Alta

Allegro Towers

Ariel

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MoDE

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Eighteen Ten State St
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2330 1st Ave, Unit Bankers Hill Condo With Downtown Views

Asano on Ivy

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Treehouse

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Cielo

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2169 Brant St, Unit 2167 Brant st

Cedar Gateway

Cortez Hill Apartments

La Maison

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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 | $2,787 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Park West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,688 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Park West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,909 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
| Park West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,899 | $3,451 | $10,000+ |
| Park West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,427 | $10,000 | $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 Vantaggio Little Italy priced from $1,450. Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here are the most affordable Park West apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vantaggio Little Italy | Small full size bed | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
| Redwood Terrace | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| The Helm - Affordable Housing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| City Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
| 2241 4th Ave | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Thorn Collection | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,856 |
| Aspen Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Duplet | ADU4 | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| The Anderson | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Park West, CA
As of June 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Park West area is the $2.29 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at Fifth & Olive in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Park West apartment is the 2x2 Model at The Andorra Apartments starting at $3,295 with a $3.30 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. |
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| Fifth & Olive | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.29 |
| The Andorra Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.30 |
| Villa Maria Apartments | Two Bedroom in Little Italy / San Diego | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.12 |
| 1625-1635 Brookes Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.60 |
| GEMA | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| Imperial Tower Apartments | 4 K | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.25 |
| Vera Cortez Hill | A1 (Premium) | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| 2140-2144 1st Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| The Anderson | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| The Helm - Affordable Housing | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.44 |
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Best Local Schools in Park West, San Diego, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Park West Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Park West?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Park West is under $1,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Park West?
The cheapest apartment in Park West is Redwood Terrace which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Park West costs $10,427.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Park West?
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 121 regular apartments in Park West 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 Park West?
Cheap apartments in Park West have an average cost of $380 which is $10,047 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Park West.
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