Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Skyline Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (36 Rentals)

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$1,736 - $2,364

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6670 Doriana StSan Diego, CA 92139
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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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Villa Encantada
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Encantada

505 62nd StSan Diego, CA 92114
property at 664 Carefree Dr
$1,250
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664 Carefree Dr

San DiegoCA92114
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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 Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Villas

8760 Jamacha RdSan Diego, CA 91977
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Arroyo Vista
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arroyo Vista

475-487 S Meadowbrook DrSan Diego, CA 92114
property at 2314 Edgerton Dr
$1,500

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2314 Edgerton Dr

Lemon GroveCA91945
property at 7842 Barton Dr
$1,800

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7842 Barton Dr

Lemon GroveCA91945

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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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Robinwood Plaza
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Robinwood Plaza

5225 Robinwood RdBonita, CA 91902
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Jamacha Glen
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jamacha Glen

8890 Jamacha RdSpring Valley, CA 91977
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Bonita Cedars
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bonita Cedars

5155 Cedarwood RdBonita, CA 91902

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Cheapest Available Skyline Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Skyline area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Peppertree Senior Apartments priced from $1,625. View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,736. Here are the most affordable Skyline apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Peppertree Senior Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1,625
View ApartmentsDesign 1A1BR,1BA$1,736
Spring VillasOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,767
Arroyo Vista475-07, 475-08, 475-09, 475-10, 477-06, 477-07,...1BR,1BA$1,825
Rancho Bonita1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,925
Meadowbrook2 BA, 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,946
Woodman Village1/1 Plan A1BR,1BA$1,995
SkylineTwo-Bedrooms, One-Bathroom2BR,1BA$2,325
Potomac Square Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,395
*Klauber Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Skyline, CA

As of September 12, 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
Bonita CedarsPlan 2A2BR,2BA$2.69
*Klauber Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.65
Potomac Square Apartments3 Bed/1 Bath3BR,1BA$2.99
Meadowbrook2 BA, 1 BA2BR,1BA$2.31
SkylineTwo-Bedrooms, One-Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.88
Rancho Bonita1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.75
View ApartmentsDesign 1A Premier 31BR,1BA$2.96
Arroyo Vista475-07, 475-08, 475-09, 475-10, 477-06, 477-07,...1BR,1BA$3.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Skyline Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Skyline Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Skyline Apartment is $1,625 at Peppertree Senior Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Skyline Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Skyline is starting from $1,946 at Meadowbrook.

What is the most affordable Skyline Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Skyline Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadowbrook and starts from $2,352.

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