6559 Eldridge St
San DiegoCA92120
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Carlos Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (12 Rentals)
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5688 Marne Ave
San DiegoCA92120
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Terra at Mission Trails
7707 Mission Gorge RdSan Diego, CA 92120
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64 Forty
6440 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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from $2,1001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1
Canyon View Apartments
7149 Navajo RdSan Diego, CA 92119
6924 Hyde Park Dr
San DiegoCA92119
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from $1,895Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Elan Mesa Lofts
7491 Collins AveLa Mesa, CA 91942
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from $2,038Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Veranda La Mesa
5353 Baltimore DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
7495 Oakland Rd
La MesaCA91942
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San Carlos, San Diego, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Carlos?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos Studio Apartments | $2,424 | $1,695 | $4,073 |
| San Carlos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,969 | $2,173 | $5,185 |
| San Carlos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,472 | $1,545 | $5,287 |
| San Carlos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,840 | $2,250 | $4,934 |
| San Carlos 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,760 | $1,375 | $1,930 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the San Carlos Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available San Carlos Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Carlos area of San Diego, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at College View priced from $1,890. Iconic on Alvarado: Off-Campus Student Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable San Carlos apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| College View | 4x4-F | 4BR,4BA | $1,890 |
| Iconic on Alvarado: Off-Campus Student Housing | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| 64 Forty | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| Mission Trails Apartments | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,188 |
| Terra at Mission Trails | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,215 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Carlos, CA
As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Carlos area is the $3.50 price per square foot Plan B Model at Mission Trails Apartments in the in the Navajo neighborhood starting from $3,139. The second greatest value San Carlos apartment is the 3 BR 2 BA Model at Hardy Avenue Apartments starting at $3,895 with a $4.35 price per square foot in the College West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Carlos apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Trails Apartments | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $3.50 |
| Hardy Avenue Apartments | 3 BR 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $4.35 |
| Elan Mesa Lofts | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| SETA | A1 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
| Shasta Lane Apartments | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| The District Apartments | ENERGY | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| Array La Mesa | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
| Terra at Mission Trails | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Veranda La Mesa | 650 | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| Adagio | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSan Carlos, San Diego, CA
Ranked #66
Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in San Carlos, San Diego, CA
Patrick Henry High School
San Diego Unified School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2607)
9 out of 10
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Getting Around the San Carlos Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
55 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
36 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
22 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Carlos Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Carlos?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Carlos is under $2,445.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Carlos?
The cheapest apartment in San Carlos is Mission Trails Apartments which is listed at $2,188, while the average apartment in San Carlos costs $3,910.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Carlos?
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 19 regular apartments in San Carlos 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 San Carlos?
Cheap apartments in San Carlos have an average cost of $2,159 which is $1,751 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Carlos.
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