
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Skyline Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (25 Rentals)
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664 Carefree Dr

5527 Bolivar St

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149 Coolwater Dr, Unit Cozy studio

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View Apartments

Spring Villas
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Meadowbrook

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Jean C. McKinney Manor

Mariners Village Apartments

66th Street

626 66th St
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Pebble Cove Apartments

1223 Helix St

1827 Sonoma Ln

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1732 Englewood Dr, Unit Studio

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Sundance Senior Apartments

418 Honeysuckle Ln

22332 Bonita Ct

Robinwood Plaza
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5595 Sweetwater Rd
Skyline, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Skyline?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Studio Apartments | $1,637 | $1,575 | $1,700 |
| Skyline 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,884 | $1,250 | $2,195 |
| Skyline 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,908 | $1,895 | $8,356 |
| Skyline 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,001 | $2,352 | $10,000+ |
| Skyline 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,447 | $3,579 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 25 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 View Apartments priced from $1,714. Spring Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,728. Here are the most affordable Skyline apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| View Apartments | Design 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,714 |
| Spring Villas | Two Bedroom, One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,728 |
| Meadowbrook | 2 BA, 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,756 |
| Arroyo Vista | 475-02, 475-03, 475-04, 475-05, 477-01, 477-02,... | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Casa Serena | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Skyline, CA
As of June 14, 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 1628 Helix St Model at 1628 Helix St, Unit 1628 Helix Street starting at $3,000 with a $2.86 price per square foot in the North 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 Skyline Drive, Unit 1945 SKYLINE | 1945 Skyline Drive | 4BR,3BA | $2.25 |
| 1628 Helix St, Unit 1628 Helix Street | 1628 Helix St | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Bonita Cedars | Plan 2A | 2BR,2BA | $2.53 |
| Meadowbrook | 3 BR, 1.5 BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.31 |
| Potomac Square Apartments | 3 Bed/1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| Bonita Woods | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Casa Serena | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Rancho Bonita | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Spring Villas | Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.96 |
| View Apartments | Design 1A Premier 3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
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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 $1,714 at View 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 $1,728 at Spring Villas.
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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