Cheap Homes for Rent in South Bay Terraces Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (5 Rentals)

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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 priced from $1,737. 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
ViewSpectacle1BR,1BA$1,737
Meadowbrook2 BA, 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,756
Casa Serena2/12BR,1BA$1,799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Bay Terraces, CA

As of December 25, 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 $2,305 with a $2.71 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
ViewScenery2BR,1BA$2.71
Meadowbrook2 BA, 1 BA2BR,1BA$2.09
North Bonita Racquet Club, LLC2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.17
937 Grand Ave, Unit 1937 Grand Ave2BR,1BA$2.63
Bonita CedarsPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3.12
Casa Serena2/12BR,1BA$2.57
Bonita Woods1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.75
SkylineOne-Bedroom, One-Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.05
Comfortable, Modern Living with Easy Access – Discover Arroyo Vista Apartments475-02, 475-03, 475-04, 475-05, 477-01, 477-02,...1BR,1BA$3.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Bay Terraces, San Diego, CA

Ranked #120

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Bay Terraces

What type of rentals are currently available in South Bay Terraces?

There are currently 114 Apartments for Rent in South Bay Terraces, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $4,922. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Bay Terraces ranging from $950 to $5,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Bay Terraces?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Bay Terraces ranges from $950 to $5,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,795.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Bay Terraces?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Bay Terraces range from $2,009 to $4,320, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,490 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,579.

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