
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Peninsula Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,386 (83 Rentals)
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1357-1363 Rosecrans St

0179

1333-1355 Rosecrans St

Imperial House

1050-1060 Scott St

3244 Nimitz Blvd

3122-3126 Canon St
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2901 Upshur St

2917-2925 Ingelow St

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1803 Locust Ave

1649-1663 Scott St

2902-2908 Jarvis St

3128-3134 Ingelow St
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2911 Jarvis St

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Tavira

1355 Willow St

3034 Canon St

318-324 Rosecrans St
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3045 Emerson St

2918-2928 Upshur St

La Playa

4603 Bermuda Ave

3219 Emerson St

3102-3112 Macaulay St

3010 Jarvis St

1575 Locust St

2902-2912 Jarvis St

3141-3147 Dickens St
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3111 Ingelow St

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3026-3032 Macaulay St

1467 Locust St

3139 Nimitz Blvd

1631-1649 Scott St

3044 Garrison St

3040-3058 Macaulay St
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Peninsula, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Peninsula?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Studio Apartments | $1,750 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
| Peninsula 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,295 | $2,295 | $2,295 |
| Peninsula 3 Bedroom Apartments | $15,013 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 83 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Peninsula Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Peninsula Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Peninsula area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Celeste priced from $1,386. 0179 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Peninsula apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celeste | A7 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,386 |
| 0179 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,995 |
| Villa Marina | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $2,050 |
| Sunset Cliffs Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $2,495 |
| GS - 3129 Emerson | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $2,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Peninsula, CA
As of September 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Peninsula area is the $3.15 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at Villa Marina in the Old Town San Diego neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Peninsula apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at GS - 3129 Emerson in the Fleet Ridge neighborhood starting at $2,600 with a $5.20 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Peninsula apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Marina | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $3.15 |
| GS - 3129 Emerson | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $5.20 |
| Celeste | S3 Bay | Studio, 1BA | $8.33 |
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