Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Park West Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (66 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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Stanza Little Italy
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$2,206 - $6,874
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Stanza Little Italy

310 A 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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Essex Apartments
Studio Apartments

Essex Apartments

1910 State 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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Barcelona
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Barcelona

326 Juniper StSan Diego, CA 92101
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St. Paul's Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

St. Paul's Manor

2635 2nd AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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$1,700 - $2,195

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2241 Fourth Ave

San DiegoCA92101
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Palms Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palms Apartments

2621-2629 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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3145 Reynard Way
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3145 Reynard Way

3145 Reynard WaySan Diego, CA 92103
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Studios on 6th
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Studios on 6th

3560 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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$1,850 - $3,050

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1643 Sixth Ave

San DiegoCA92101
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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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Vera Cortez Hill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vera Cortez Hill

1399 Ninth AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Pacific Vu Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Vu Apartments

1958 2nd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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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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Secoya Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Secoya Apartments

3067 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Villa Capri
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Capri

3737 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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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. The Helm - Affordable Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. 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
The Helm - Affordable HousingStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,695
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,737
Overlook Point | Hillside Living in Mission HillsAlcove 1Studio,1BA$1,795
City Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,795
Vera Cortez HillS1 (Premium)Studio,1BA$1,974
Park View HillcrestStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Rainford ApartmentsS4 AFF 120Studio,1BA$1,995
The ReyA2Studio,1BA$2,079

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Park West, CA

As of May 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Park West area is the $3.36 price per square foot 3/2 Model at Curlew and Juniper Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,695. The second greatest value Park West apartment is the 801 Ash St Model at 801 Ash St, Unit 101 starting at $3,600 with a $3.27 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.
Curlew and Juniper Apartments3/23BR,2BA$3.36
801 Ash St, Unit 101801 Ash St2BR,2BA$3.27
Villa Maria ApartmentsTwo Bedroom in Little Italy / San Diego2BR,1.5BA$3.12
889 Date St, Unit 541889 Date St1BR,2BA$3.60
1st & Penn Apts - 1penn2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.00
GEMAA21BR,1BA$3.15
Elan Luxo IIAspire1BR,1BA$3.36
Imperial Tower Apartments3 E1BR,1.5BA$3.24
Vera Cortez HillS1 (Premium)Studio ,1BA$3.46
The Helm - Affordable HousingStudioStudio ,1BA$3.44

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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 Vantaggio Little Italy listed at $1,450.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Park West Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Park West Apartment is $1,695 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 $2,749 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 Curlew and Juniper Apartments and starts from $3,695.

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