
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Point Loma Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (12 Rentals)
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Point Loma Heights, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Point Loma Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Point Loma Heights Studio Apartments | $1,882 | $1,033 | $2,100 |
Point Loma Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,478 | $1,124 | $4,995 |
Point Loma Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,395 | $2,300 | $8,749 |
Point Loma Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,473 | $3,175 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Point Loma Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Point Loma Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Point Loma Heights area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Mar at Seaside priced from $1,837. Elan Loma Highlands has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,945. Here are the most affordable Point Loma Heights apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mar at Seaside | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,837 |
Elan Loma Highlands | Optimo | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
Seacoast Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
Mariners Cove Apartments | The Sunset | 1BR,1BA | $2,028 |
Chapman Place | Find the Home that Fits Yo... | Studio - Updated | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Point Loma Heights, CA
As of October 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Point Loma Heights area is the $4.03 price per square foot C1 Model at Dylan Point Loma in the in the Midway District neighborhood starting from $5,416. The second greatest value Point Loma Heights apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Loma Palisades starting at $3,175 with a $2.65 price per square foot in the Wooded Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Point Loma Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Dylan Point Loma | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $4.03 |
Loma Palisades | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.65 |
Villa Point Loma | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.67 |
5029 West Point Loma Blvd. | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
Nimitz Crossing | The Azure | 2BR,2BA | $3.68 |
Elan The Palms | Allure | 2BR,2BA | $3.55 |
The Summit at Point Loma | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
Mariners Cove Apartments | The Pacifica | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
Live the Point Loma Dream! | 1x1 Downstairs Full Upgraded (New Cabinets, No ... | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
Mar at Seaside | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.67 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePoint Loma Heights, San Diego, CA
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Point Loma Heights, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Point Loma Heights Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
64 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
34 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Point Loma Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Point Loma Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Point Loma Heights is under $2,449.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Point Loma Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Point Loma Heights is Seacoast Apartments which is listed at $1,975, while the average apartment in Point Loma Heights costs $5,244.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Point Loma Heights?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Point Loma Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Point Loma Heights?
Cheap apartments in Point Loma Heights have an average cost of $407 which is $4,837 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Point Loma Heights.
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