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1435 India St

San DiegoCA92101

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1431 Pacific Hwy

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. Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,591. 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$1,591
Studios on 6th3560 studiosStudio,1BA$1,645
The Helm - Affordable HousingStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Park West, CA

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Park West area is the $3.10 price per square foot B2 Model at Gema in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Park West apartment is the 801 Ash St Model at 801 Ash St, Unit 101 starting at $3,200 with a $2.91 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.
GemaB22BR,2BA$3.10
801 Ash St, Unit 101801 Ash St2BR,2BA$2.91
Juniper2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.25
3211 5th Ave, Unit 3043211 5th AveStudio ,1.5BA$3.52
The Louis2bd / 2ba2BR,2BA$3.01
418 Thorn St, Unit 418418 Thorn St1BR,1BA$2.83
The Anderson - Live in the heart of Hillcrest1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.68
Villa Pacifica1x11BR,1BA$3.54
Vera Cortez HillS1 (Premium)Studio ,1BA$3.44
The Helm - Affordable HousingStudioStudio ,1BA$3.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Park West

What type of rentals are currently available in Park West?

There are currently 786 Apartments for Rent in Park West, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,450 to $30,000. There are also 122 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Park West ranging from $1,595 to $20,000.

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 $1,595 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,932.

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