Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rolando Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (6 Rentals)

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The Rive San Diego
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Rive San Diego

6345 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
Student Housing
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4781 SEMINOLE Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

4781 SEMINOLE Dr

4781 SEMINOLE DrSan Diego, CA 92115
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Mateus Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mateus Apartments

6925 Boulevard DrLa Mesa, CA 91941
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4744 70th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4744 70th St

4744 70th StLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Cheapest Available Rolando Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rolando area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Vista Capri East priced from $1,695. Aztec Pacific Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,845. Here are the most affordable Rolando apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Capri East1BR's No Patio1BR,1BA$1,695
Aztec Pacific Apartments150611- Renovated1BR,1BA$1,845
64 FortyStudioStudio,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rolando, CA

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rolando area is the $2.57 price per square foot 2+2 Plan A - REMODEL Model at The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials" in the in the Rolando neighborhood starting from $2,830. The second greatest value Rolando apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Diplomat Apartments starting at $2,905 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the Rolando neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rolando apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials"2+2 Plan A - REMODEL2BR,2BA$2.57
Diplomat ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.77
Casa La Mesa2x2 D2BR,2BA$2.65
Dorchester "Call for Specials"One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.88
Dorado PlazaPlan B2BR,1BA$3.43
4435 College Ave, Unit 44414435 College Ave2BR,1BA$3.62
The Belmont1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18...1BR,1BA$3.22
Vista Capri East1 BR's W/ Patio1BR,1BA$2.99
4857 College Ave, Unit 3084857 College Ave1BR,1BA$3.36
StateMinor1BR,1BA$3.59

Getting Around the Rolando Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rolando Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Rolando?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rolando is under $2,265.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rolando?

The cheapest apartment in Rolando is Vista Capri East which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Rolando costs $4,237.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rolando?

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 4 regular apartments in Rolando that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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