
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Bay Terraces Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (17 Rentals)
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South Bay Terraces, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Bay Terraces?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bay Terraces 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,954 | $1,400 | $2,538 |
| South Bay Terraces 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,509 | $1,756 | $4,320 |
| South Bay Terraces 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,604 | $2,009 | $4,320 |
| South Bay Terraces 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,175 | $3,579 | $4,629 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Bay Terraces Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available South Bay Terraces Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Bay Terraces area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at View priced from $1,709. Meadowbrook has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,756. Here are the most affordable South Bay Terraces apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| View | Spectacle | 1BR,1BA | $1,709 |
| Meadowbrook | 2 BA, 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,756 |
| Casa Serena | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,799 |
| Skyline | One-Bedroom, One-Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,910 |
| Bonita Woods | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Bay Terraces, CA
As of December 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Bay Terraces area is the $3.09 price per square foot byvb1 Model at Bayview Hills – Military Housing in the in the Bay Terraces neighborhood starting from $3,579. The second greatest value South Bay Terraces apartment is the Scenery Model at View starting at $2,328 with a $2.74 price per square foot in the Bay Terraces neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Bay Terraces apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview Hills – Military Housing | byvb1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| View | Scenery | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Meadowbrook | 2 BA, 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| North Bonita Racquet Club, LLC | 2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| 937 Grand Ave, Unit 1 | 937 Grand Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Bonita Cedars | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
| Bonita Woods | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Casa Serena | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Skyline | One-Bedroom, One-Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Park Bonita | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.93 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Bay Terraces Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Bay Terraces?
The cheapest apartment in South Bay Terraces is View which is listed at $1,709, while the average apartment in South Bay Terraces costs $4,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Bay Terraces?
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 8 regular apartments in South Bay Terraces 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 South Bay Terraces?
Cheap apartments in South Bay Terraces have an average cost of $774 which is $3,726 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Bay Terraces.
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