Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Skyline Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (11 Rentals)

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Jean C. McKinney Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jean C. McKinney Manor

5641 Imperial AveSan Diego, CA 92114
Senior Living
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66th Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

66th Street

630-636 66th StSan Diego, CA 92114
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Valencia Pointe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valencia Pointe

5930 Division StSan Diego, CA 92114
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Pebble Cove Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pebble Cove Apartments

2235 Saipan DrSan Diego, CA 92139
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SPRING VALLEY APARTMENTS
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SPRING VALLEY APARTMENTS

8885 Orville StSpring Valley, CA 91977
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Sweetwater Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sweetwater Apartments

1058 Elkelton BlvdSpring Valley, CA 91977
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Skyline, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Skyline Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Skyline area of San Diego, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Meadowbrook priced from $1,756. View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,778. Here are the most affordable Skyline apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meadowbrook2 BA, 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,756
ViewSpectacle1BR,1BA$1,778
Casa Serena2/12BR,1BA$1,799
Comfortable, Modern Living475-02, 475-03, 475-04, 475-05, 477-01, 477-02,...1BR,1BA$1,895
Rancho Bonita1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Skyline, CA

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Skyline area is the $2.25 price per square foot 1945 Skyline Drive Model at 1945 Skyline Drive, Unit 1945 SKYLINE in the in the North Bay Terraces neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Skyline apartment is the byvb1 Model at Bayview Hills – Military Housing starting at $3,579 with a $3.09 price per square foot in the Bay Terraces neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Skyline apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1945 Skyline Drive, Unit 1945 SKYLINE1945 Skyline Drive4BR,3BA$2.25
Bayview Hills – Military Housingbyvb12BR,1BA$3.09
Meadowbrook3 BR, 1.5 BA3BR,1.5BA$2.30
Potomac Square Apartments3 Bed/1 Bath3BR,1BA$2.77
Woodman Village2/2 Standard Plan C2BR,2BA$2.69
Bonita CedarsPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3.04
Rancho Bonita1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.75
Bonita Woods1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.75
Casa Serena2/12BR,1BA$2.57
ViewSpectacle1BR,1BA$2.72

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Skyline, San Diego, CA

Ranked #111

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Skyline Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Skyline?

The cheapest apartment in Skyline is View which is listed at $1,768, while the average apartment in Skyline costs $4,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Skyline?

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 Skyline 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 Skyline?

Cheap apartments in Skyline have an average cost of $252 which is $4,248 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Skyline.

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