Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Bay Terraces Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (40 Rentals)

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6670 Doriana StSan Diego, CA 92139
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Woodman Village
$2,075 - $2,395
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Woodman Village

6935 Paradise Valley RdSan Diego, CA 92139
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66th Street
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66th Street

630-636 66th StSan Diego, CA 92114
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Rancho Vista
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rancho Vista

2711-2743 Manos DrSan Diego, CA 92139

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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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Arroyo Vista
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arroyo Vista

475-487 S Meadowbrook DrSan Diego, CA 92114
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Villa Encantada
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Encantada

505 62nd StSan Diego, CA 92114
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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

1223 Helix St

Spring ValleyCA91977

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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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South Bay Terraces, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 2 Beds unit found at Spring Villas priced from $1,728. Park Bonita has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,731. Here are the most affordable South Bay Terraces apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Spring VillasTwo Bedroom, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,728
Park Bonita1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,731
Meadowbrook2 BA, 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,756
Arroyo Vista475-07, 475-08, 475-09, 475-10, 477-06, 477-07,...1BR,1BA$1,895
Casa Serena2/12BR,1BA$1,895
Rancho Bonita1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,925
Bonita Woods1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,925
SkylineOne-Bedroom, One-Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,960
View ApartmentsDesign 1A Premier1BR,1BA$1,987

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Bay Terraces, CA

As of June 23, 2026 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 3 BR, 1.5 BA Model at Meadowbrook starting at $2,352 with a $2.31 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bayview Hills – Military Housingbyvb12BR,1BA$3.09
Meadowbrook3 BR, 1.5 BA3BR,1.5BA$2.31
Potomac Square Apartments3 Bed/1 Bath3BR,1BA$2.99
Shannon Arms III Apartments2 bed & 22BR,2BA$2.37
North Bonita Apartments2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.12
Casa Serena2/12BR,1BA$2.71
Rancho Bonita1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.75
Bonita Woods1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.75
SkylineOne-Bedroom, One-Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.13
Park Bonita1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.80

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The Student Renter's Ultimate Guide to Finding the Perfect San Diego Neighborhood to Rent

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Bay Terraces Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Bay Terraces Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Bay Terraces Apartment is $1,731 at Park Bonita.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Bay Terraces Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Bay Terraces is starting from $1,728 at Spring Villas.

What is the most affordable South Bay Terraces Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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