
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rolando Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,034 (29 Rentals)
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Rolando, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rolando?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolando Studio Apartments | $1,948 | $1,684 | $2,075 |
| Rolando 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,165 | $1,675 | $4,202 |
| Rolando 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,785 | $1,800 | $4,936 |
| Rolando 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,345 | $2,722 | $5,000 |
| Rolando 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,975 | $3,975 | $3,975 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rolando Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 4 Beds unit found at The Rive San Diego priced from $1,034. 64Forty has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,671. Here are the most affordable Rolando apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rive San Diego | 4x4 B | 4BR,4BA | $1,034 |
| 64Forty | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,671 |
| Dorado Plaza | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Aztec Pacific Apartments | 150611 | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Plaza - FREE Parking Included* | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| The Belmont | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18... | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| 4828 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| 2700 - SMC 70th St. LLC | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,260 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rolando, CA
As of September 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rolando area is the $1.04 price per square foot 2x2 B Model at The Rive San Diego in the in the Rolando neighborhood starting from $1,129. The second greatest value Rolando apartment is the 2x2 Model at Dorchester STOP IN FOR MOVE IN BONUS! starting at $2,725 with a $2.57 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rive San Diego | 2x2 B | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Dorchester STOP IN FOR MOVE IN BONUS! | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.57 |
| Casa La Mesa | 2x2 C | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
| The Penthouse Apartments MOVE IN BONUS | Plan B - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| 2700 - SMC 70th St. LLC | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.83 |
| 4767 Soria Dr, Unit Soria Drive | 4767 Soria Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| 4828 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| The Belmont | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18... | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
| Dorado Plaza | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| Plaza - FREE Parking Included* | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
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 $2,260.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rolando?
The cheapest apartment in Rolando is Dorado Plaza which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Rolando costs $2,695.
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 3 regular apartments in Rolando 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 Rolando?
Cheap apartments in Rolando have an average cost of $284 which is $2,411 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rolando.
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