Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Peninsula Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,400 (34 Rentals)

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1050-1060 Scott St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1050-1060 Scott St

1050-1060 Scott StSan Diego, CA 92106
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3244 Nimitz Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3244 Nimitz Blvd

3244 Nimitz BlvdSan Diego, CA 92106
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Imperial House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial House

2828 Upshur StSan Diego, CA 92106
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Shelter Point
Studio Apartments

Shelter Point

2909 Keats StSan Diego, CA 92106
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1803 Locust Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1803 Locust Ave

1803 Locust AveSan Diego, CA 92106

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2902-2908 Jarvis St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2902-2908 Jarvis St

2902-2908 Jarvis StSan Diego, CA 92106
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3025 Newell St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3025 Newell St

3025 Newell StSan Diego, CA 92106
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2912-2918 Jarvis St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2912-2918 Jarvis St

2912-2918 Jarvis StSan Diego, CA 92106
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2901 Upshur St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2901 Upshur St

2901 Upshur StSan Diego, CA 92106
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2917-2925 Ingelow St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2917-2925 Ingelow St

2917-2925 Ingelow StSan Diego, CA 92106
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5145 N Harbor Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5145 N Harbor Dr

5145 N Harbor DrSan Diego, CA 92106
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Villa Marina
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Marina

1502 Scott StSan Diego, CA 92106
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Bay Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Park Apartments

1418-1432 Rosecrans StSan Diego, CA 92106
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Punta Lara
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Punta Lara

3111 Fenelon StSan Diego, CA 92106
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Harbor Villa Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Villa Apartments

2810 Keats StSan Diego, CA 92106
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The Crest Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Crest Apartments

2821 Nimitz BlvdSan Diego, CA 92106
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2829 Nimitz Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2829 Nimitz Blvd

2829 Nimitz BlvdSan Diego, CA 92106
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Sunset Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Place

4746-4756 Point Loma AveSan Diego, CA 92107

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Harbor Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Place

3020 Hugo StSan Diego, CA 92106

Cheapest Available Peninsula Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CelesteS1Studio,1BA$1,836
Bayview Townhomes at Point Loma3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$5,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Peninsula, CA

As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Peninsula area is the $2.79 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Bayview Townhomes at Point Loma in the in the Wooded Area neighborhood starting from $5,295. The second greatest value Peninsula apartment is the 310 -316 Rosecrans St Model at 310 -316 Rosecrans St starting at $2,300 with a $3.83 price per square foot in the Wooded Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Peninsula apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bayview Townhomes at Point Loma3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$2.79
310 -316 Rosecrans St310 -316 Rosecrans St1BR,1BA$3.83
CelesteS1PStudio ,1BA$7.76
3331 Dickens St3331 Dickens St1BR,1BA$9.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Peninsula Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Peninsula?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Peninsula is at Celeste listed at $1,836.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Peninsula Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Peninsula Apartment is $2,725 at Celeste.

What is the most affordable Peninsula Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Peninsula Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bayview Townhomes at Point Loma and starts from $5,295.

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