Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Point Loma Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (10 Rentals)

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4835 Saratoga Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4835 Saratoga Ave

4835 Saratoga AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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Montalvo
1 Bedroom Apartments

Montalvo

4247 Montalvo StSan Diego, CA 92107

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5060 Santa Monica Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

5060 Santa Monica Ave

5060 Santa Monica AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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Point Loma Heights, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 Point Loma Bay Apartments - Live Steps from the Beach priced from $1,845. Elan Loma Highlands has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Point Loma Heights apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Point Loma Bay Apartments - Live Steps from the BeachStudioStudio,1BA$1,845
Elan Loma HighlandsOptimoStudio,1BA$1,995
Chapman PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Point Loma Heights, CA

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Point Loma Heights area is the $2.98 price per square foot B1 Model at Dylan Point Loma in the in the Midway District neighborhood starting from $3,660. The second greatest value Point Loma Heights apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Loma Palisades starting at $3,560 with a $2.97 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dylan Point LomaB12BR,2BA$2.98
Loma Palisades3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$2.97
Nimitz CrossingThe Azure2BR,2BA$3.89
5015 Cape May Ave, Unit 3045015 Cape May Ave2BR,2BA$3.79
Elan The PlazaAspire1BR,1BA$3.46
The Summit at Point Loma1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.85
The Californian - Residential0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.73
Mariners Cove ApartmentsThe Pacifica1BR,1BA$3.99
Gables Point LomaF1BR,1BA$3.89
Elan Loma HighlandsOptimoStudio ,1BA$4.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Point Loma Heights, San Diego, CA

Ranked #56

Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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

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 $2,650.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Point Loma Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Point Loma Heights is Gables Point Loma which is listed at $2,291, while the average apartment in Point Loma Heights costs $5,061.

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 $424 which is $4,637 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Point Loma Heights.

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