Cheap Homes for Rent in Park West Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,800 (20 Rentals)

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property at 1643 Sixth Ave

$1,850 - $3,095

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1643 Sixth Ave

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 1435 India St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 11

1435 India St, Unit 516, Unit 516

1435 India St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 889 Date St

$2,249 - $4,200

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

889 Date St

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 3574 Fourth Ave

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3574 Fourth Ave

San DiegoCA92103
property at 350 W Ash St

$2,500 - $5,000

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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350 W Ash St

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 1240 India St

$2,595 - $4,995

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1240 India St

San DiegoCA92101

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. Windsor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. 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
Windsor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
The Helm - Affordable HousingStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,737

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Park West, CA

As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Park West area is the $2.52 price per square foot 2427 3rd Ave Model at 2427 3rd Ave, Unit 2427 in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,975. The second greatest value Park West apartment is the B3 Model at GEMA starting at $3,590 with a $3.09 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.
2427 3rd Ave, Unit 24272427 3rd Ave2BR,2BA$2.52
GEMAB32BR,2.5BA$3.09
Villa Maria ApartmentsThree Bedroom in Little Italy/San Diego3BR,2.5BA$3.00
Curlew and Juniper Apartments3/23BR,2BA$3.36
Thorn CollectionTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.82
First and Pennsylvania Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.97
Pacific Vu ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.38
Villa Pacifica1x11BR,1BA$3.31
Vera Cortez HillS1 (Premium)Studio ,1BA$3.42
The Helm - Affordable HousingStudioStudio ,1BA$3.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Park West

What type of rentals are currently available in Park West?

There are currently 785 Apartments for Rent in Park West, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $18,115. There are also 96 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Park West ranging from $1,800 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Park West?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Park West ranges from $1,800 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,771.

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