Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shelltown Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (26 Rentals)

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4177-4187 Eta St
Studio Apartments

4177-4187 Eta St

4177-4187 Eta StSan Diego, CA 92113
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2039 S 40th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2039 S 40th St

2039 S 40th StSan Diego, CA 92113
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3808 Cottonwood St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3808 Cottonwood St

3808 Cottonwood StSan Diego, CA 92113
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3832 Birch St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3832 Birch St

3832 Birch StSan Diego, CA 92113

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3738 Acacia St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3738 Acacia St

3738 Acacia StSan Diego, CA 92113
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Villa Serena
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Serena

4316-4322 Delta StSan Diego, CA 92113
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3904 Division St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3904 Division St

3904 Division StSan Diego, CA 92113

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4240 Nordica St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4240 Nordica St

4240 Nordica StSan Diego, CA 92113
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4028 Delta St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4028 Delta St

4028 Delta StSan Diego, CA 92113
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3885 Birch St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3885 Birch St

3885 Birch StSan Diego, CA 92113

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4083 Epsilon St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4083 Epsilon St

4083 Epsilon StSan Diego, CA 92113
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555 E 1st St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

555 E 1st St

555 E 1st StNational City, CA 91950
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225 E 1st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

225 E 1st St

225 E 1st StNational City, CA 91950
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230 G Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

230 G Ave

230 G AveNational City, CA 91950
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424 E Division St
2 Bedroom Apartments

424 E Division St

424 E Division StNational City, CA 91950
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637 E 2nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

637 E 2nd St

637 E 2nd StNational City, CA 91950

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509 E 2nd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

509 E 2nd St

509 E 2nd StNational City, CA 91950
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3904 Division St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3904 Division St

3904 Division StNational City, CA 91950
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34 D Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

34 D Ave

34 D AveNational City, CA 91950

Shelltown, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shelltown Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Division and HighlandTwo Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms2BR,2BA$2,995

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Getting Around the Shelltown Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.