Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Bay Terraces Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (38 Rentals)

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6670 Doriana StSan Diego, CA 92139
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North Bonita Apartments

2835 Alta View DrSan 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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Villa Encantada
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Encantada

505 62nd 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
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Pebble Cove Apartments

2235 Saipan DrSan Diego, CA 92139
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Spring Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Villas

8760 Jamacha RdSan Diego, CA 91977

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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 Bonita Condos
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Bonita Condos

2910-3040 Alta View DrSan Diego, CA 92139

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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450 Ridgeway Ct

Spring ValleyCA91977
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SPRING VALLEY APARTMENTS
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SPRING VALLEY APARTMENTS

8885 Orville StSpring Valley, CA 91977
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Sweetwater Apartments
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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
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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 1 Bed unit found at View Apartments priced from $1,728. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
View ApartmentsDesign 1A1BR,1BA$1,728
Meadowbrook2 BA, 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,756
Spring VillasOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,767
Arroyo Vista475-07, 475-08, 475-09, 475-10, 477-06, 477-07,...1BR,1BA$1,895
Rancho Bonita1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,925
SkylineOne-Bedroom, One-Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,935
Woodman Village1/1 Plan A1BR,1BA$1,995
Shannon Arms III Apartments2 bed & 22BR,2BA$2,100
Park Bonita1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,347
Bonita CedarsPlan 2A2BR,2BA$2,689

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Bay Terraces, CA

As of August 08, 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 Plan 2A Model at Bonita Cedars starting at $2,689 with a $2.63 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
Bonita CedarsPlan 2A2BR,2BA$2.63
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
Rancho Bonita1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.75
View ApartmentsDesign 1A Premier 31BR,1BA$2.95
SkylineOne-Bedroom, One-Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.05
Woodman Village1/1 Plan A1BR,1BA$3.26
Arroyo Vista475-07, 475-08, 475-09, 475-10, 477-06, 477-07,...1BR,1BA$3.16

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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 $1,728 at View Apartments.

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 $1,756 at Meadowbrook.

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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