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

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Villa Pacifica
$2,200 - $2,400
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Villa Pacifica

3630 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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1551 4th Ave, Unit 712

1551 4th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
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Ancora Apartments
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$2,382 - $4,732
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Ancora Apartments

110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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GEMA
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$2,427 - $3,590
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GEMA

1471 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Stanza Little Italy
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$2,500 - $7,619
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Stanza Little Italy

310 A StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Rowyn
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$2,547 - $5,133
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Rowyn

3775 Sixth AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Valentina by Alta
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$2,556 - $8,669
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Valentina by Alta

1919 Pacific HwySan Diego, CA 92101
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MoDE
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$2,581 - $3,332
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MoDE

635 Robinson AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Eighteen Ten State St
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$2,629 - $5,507
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Eighteen Ten State St

1810 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

When searching for a roommate, follow this list of essential steps and set clear expectations to create a solid foundation for a harmonious living situation.

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Treehouse
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$2,676 - $5,731
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Treehouse

2525 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Cielo
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$2,693 - $6,079
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Cielo

915 W Grape StSan Diego, CA 92101
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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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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vantaggio Little ItalySmall full size bedStudio,1BA$1,450
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
The Helm - Affordable HousingStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
City Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,745
2241 4th Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,750
Thorn CollectionStudioStudio,1BA$1,856
Aspen Park Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
DupletADU4Studio,1BA$1,895
The Anderson1BR/1.0BA1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fifth & Olive2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$2.29
The Andorra Apartments2x22BR,2BA$3.30
Villa Maria ApartmentsTwo Bedroom in Little Italy / San Diego2BR,1.5BA$3.12
1625-1635 Brookes Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.60
GEMAA21BR,1BA$3.21
Imperial Tower Apartments4 K1BR,1.5BA$3.25
Vera Cortez HillA1 (Premium)1BR,1BA$3.17
2140-2144 1st Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.66
The Anderson1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.07
The Helm - Affordable HousingStudioStudio ,1BA$3.44

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including San Diego. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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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