Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rolando Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (32 Rentals)

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64Forty
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$1,950 - $3,275
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$1,950 - $3,275

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

64Forty

6440 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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property at 5011 63rd St

$1,300 - $7,400

1 To 6 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

5011 63rd St

San DiegoCA92115

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4781 SEMINOLE Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

4781 SEMINOLE Dr

4781 SEMINOLE DrSan Diego, CA 92115
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Vista Capri East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Capri East

4666 63rd StSan Diego, CA 92115
property at 4860 Rolando Ct

$1,995 - $2,100

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4860 Rolando Ct

San DiegoCA92115
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The Solstice
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Solstice

7240 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115

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Casa La Mesa
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$2,149 - $3,299
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Casa La Mesa

4395 70th StLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Mateus Apartments
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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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property at 4163 Marian St

$2,195

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4163 1/2 Marian Street Unit

4163 Marian St
La MesaCA91941

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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 $1,024. The Dalton Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here are the most affordable Rolando apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Rive San Diego4x4 B4BR,4BA$1,024
The Dalton Apartments1 Bed Premium1BR,1BA$1,825
Aztec Pacific Apartments1506111BR,1BA$1,895
Dorado PlazaPlan A1BR,1BA$1,895
64FortyS1Studio,1BA$1,950
Dorchester STOP IN FOR MOVE IN BONUS!One Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,985
The Penthouse Apartments MOVE IN BONUSOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,075
Casa La Mesa2x2 C2BR,2BA$2,649
4464 Arendo Dr4 Beds, 2 baths4BR,2BA$4,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rolando, CA

As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rolando area is the $0.60 price per square foot 4x4 B Model at The Rive San Diego in the in the Rolando neighborhood starting from $1,024. The second greatest value Rolando apartment is the 4 Beds, 2 baths Model at 4464 Arendo Dr starting at $4,200 with a $2.88 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 Rive San Diego4x4 B4BR,4BA$0.60
4464 Arendo Dr4 Beds, 2 baths4BR,2BA$2.88
The Penthouse Apartments MOVE IN BONUSTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.40
Casa La Mesa2x2 C2BR,2BA$2.75
Dorchester STOP IN FOR MOVE IN BONUS!One Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.61
The Dalton Apartments1 Bed Premium1BR,1BA$3.04
Dorado PlazaPlan A1BR,1BA$3.32
The Plaza Apartments MOVE IN BONUS!*One Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.79
Aztec Pacific Apartments1506111BR,1BA$3.79
64FortyS1.1Studio ,1BA$6.01

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 $4,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rolando?

The cheapest apartment in Rolando is The Dalton Apartments which is listed at $1,825, while the average apartment in Rolando costs $5,700.

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 5 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 $435 which is $5,265 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rolando.

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