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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Skyline?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Skyline 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,779 | $834 | $1,925 |
Skyline 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,522 | $1,925 | $4,320 |
Skyline 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,512 | $2,295 | $10,000+ |
Skyline 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,895 | $1,500 | $5,580 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Skyline Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 Jean C. McKinney Manor priced from $834. Sundance Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Skyline apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Jean C. McKinney Manor | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $834 |
Sundance Senior Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
View | Spectacle | 1BR,1BA | $1,796 |
Comfortable, Modern Living | 475-02, 475-03, 475-04, 475-05, 477-01, 477-02,... | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Bonita Woods | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Skyline, CA
As of October 13, 2025 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1945 Skyline Drive, Unit 1945 SKYLINE | 1945 Skyline Drive | 4BR,3BA | $2.25 |
Bayview Hills – Military Housing | byvb1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.09 |
Bonita Cedars | Plan 2A | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
Potomac Square Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
Bonita Woods | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
Casa Serena | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
View | Spectacle | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
Comfortable, Modern Living | 475-02, 475-03, 475-04, 475-05, 477-01, 477-02,... | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
Jean C. McKinney Manor | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Sundance Senior Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSkyline, San Diego, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Skyline Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
54 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
30 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
44 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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 Skyline Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Skyline?
The cheapest apartment in Skyline is Jean C. McKinney Manor which is listed at $834, while the average apartment in Skyline costs $3,579.
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 1 regular apartments in Skyline that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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