Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sabre Springs Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (30 Rentals)

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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10211 Rancho Carmel DrSan Diego, CA 92128
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel Summit

11795 Stoney Peak DrSan Diego, CA 92128

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Sabre Springs, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sabre Springs Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sabre Springs area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Pomerado Gardens Apartments priced from $1,900. Casa Anita Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Sabre Springs apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pomerado Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,900
Casa Anita ApartmentsFirst1BR,1BA$2,050
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2,174
Countryside ApartmentsSage1BR,1BA$2,209
Rancho VillasTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,300
Ridgewood VillageWillow1BR,1BA$2,363
Canyon Rim ApartmentsB3 Market Rate2BR,1BA$2,376
Carmel TerraceCamellia1BR,1BA$2,385
Oak Creek2 Bedrooms/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sabre Springs, CA

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sabre Springs area is the $3.24 price per square foot Cervinia Lower Model at Cresta Bella in the in the Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood starting from $4,706. The second greatest value Sabre Springs apartment is the 27, 28 Model at The Royal of Rancho Penasquitos starting at $3,095 with a $3.15 price per square foot in the Torrey Highlands neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sabre Springs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cresta BellaCervinia Lower3BR,2BA$3.24
The Royal of Rancho Penasquitos27, 282BR,2BA$3.15
Oak Creek2 Bedrooms/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.58
Casa Mira View ApartmentsVillas - Stellato1BR,1BA$3.29
Canyon Rim ApartmentsB3 Market Rate2BR,1BA$2.64
Sofi Canyon Hills2B2B-A (Upgraded)2BR,2BA$3.31
Rancho VillasTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.88
Countryside ApartmentsSage1BR,1BA$3.01
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2.97
Pomerado Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sabre Springs Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sabre Springs?

The cheapest apartment in Sabre Springs is Pomerado Gardens Apartments which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in Sabre Springs costs $11,609.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sabre Springs?

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 2 regular apartments in Sabre Springs 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 Sabre Springs?

Cheap apartments in Sabre Springs have an average cost of $258 which is $11,351 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sabre Springs.

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