Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Skyline Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (41 Rentals)

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$1,696 - $2,441
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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6670 Doriana StSan Diego, CA 92139
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Woodman Village
$2,075
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 10

Woodman Village

6935 Paradise Valley RdSan Diego, CA 92139
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Jean C. McKinney Manor
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Jean C. McKinney Manor

5641 Imperial AveSan Diego, CA 92114
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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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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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Skyline
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Skyline

8513 Paradise Valley RdSpring Valley, CA 91977
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Jamacha Glen
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jamacha Glen

8890 Jamacha RdSpring 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 1 Bed unit found at Spring Villas priced from $1,488. View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,696. Here are the most affordable Skyline apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Spring VillasOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,488
View ApartmentsDesign 1A1BR,1BA$1,696
Meadowbrook2 BA, 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,756
Arroyo Vista | Gated Apartments in San Diego with Modern Interiors475-02, 475-03, 475-04, 475-05, 477-01, 477-02,...1BR,1BA$1,895
SkylineOne-Bedroom, One-Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,920
Casa Serena2/12BR,1BA$1,995
Bonita Heights Apartments2 Bedroom Upstairs2BR,1BA$2,395
Bonita CedarsPlan 2A2BR,2BA$2,587
Potomac Square Apartments3 Bed/1 Bath3BR,1BA$2,695
Bayview Hills – Military Housingbyvhcc24BR,2BA$3,579

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Skyline, CA

As of April 30, 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$2.53
Meadowbrook3 BR, 1.5 BA3BR,1.5BA$3.14
Potomac Square Apartments3 Bed/1 Bath3BR,1BA$2.99
Bonita Heights Apartments2 Bedroom Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.70
Casa Serena2/12BR,1BA$2.85
View ApartmentsDesign 1A Premier 31BR,1BA$2.92
SkylineOne-Bedroom, One-Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.06
Spring VillasOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.01

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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 Spring Villas which is listed at $1,488, while the average apartment in Skyline costs $8,631.

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 7 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 $569 which is $8,062 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Skyline.

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