Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South I 15 Corridor Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (88 Rentals)

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property at 4419 Via Amable

$956

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

4419 Via Amable

San DiegoCA92122
property at 6933 Enders Avenue

$2,000

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Studio, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

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6933 Enders Avenue

San DiegoCA92122

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The Casas
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$2,286 - $4,987
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The Casas

10802-B Camino RuizSan Diego, CA 92126
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Carroll Apartments
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$2,400 - $3,200
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Carroll Apartments

9494 Carroll Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92126
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Royal Diane Apartments
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Royal Diane Apartments

5005 Diane AveSan Diego, CA 92117
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Lotus House Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lotus House Apartments

5110 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Aspen Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Apartments

4975 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Mesa Village
Studio Apartments

Mesa Village

5265 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Pacific Palms
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Palms

5109-5139 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Desert Spa Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Spa Apartments

4338-4340 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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South I 15 Corridor, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South I 15 Corridor Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South I 15 Corridor area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Mesa Village priced from $1,667. The Sycamore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,765. Here are the most affordable South I 15 Corridor apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mesa VillagePlan SBStudio,1BA$1,667
The SycamorePlan A1BR,1BA$1,765
Le Jaime0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,795
The Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Split Level1BR,1BA$1,925
Carlton Heights Villas1 BEDROOM 565 SQUARE FEET1BR,1BA$1,980
Legacy Hills at Poway 55+One Bedroom - a21BR,1BA$1,980
Gateway Park - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom - C1BR,1BA$1,995
EsplanadeBarcelona1BR,1BA$2,077
Mira MontePlan SAStudio,1BA$2,079

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South I 15 Corridor, CA

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the South I 15 Corridor area is the $2.72 price per square foot Cambridge Model at The Courtyards Pacific Village in the in the Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood starting from $3,751. The second greatest value South I 15 Corridor apartment is the Staged Apartment Model at Carlton Ridge *1st Month Free OAC* starting at $2,795 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Prospect Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South I 15 Corridor apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Courtyards Pacific VillageCambridge3BR,2BA$2.72
Carlton Ridge *1st Month Free OAC*Staged Apartment3BR,2BA$2.33
Parc One183b 2x22BR,2BA$2.90
Elan Scripps TerraceAllure2BR,2BA$2.65
Miramar Townhomes - Military HousingTwo Bedroom - MRTB22BR,1.5BA$2.37
The HillsThe Sierras2BR,1BA$2.25
Oak Creek2 Bedrooms/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.58
Elan Poway HillsAllure2BR,2BA$2.91
Carroll ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.82
Canyon Rim ApartmentsB1 Market Rate2BR,1BA$2.70

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including San Diego. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South I 15 Corridor Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South I 15 Corridor?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South I 15 Corridor is under $2,079.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South I 15 Corridor?

The cheapest apartment in South I 15 Corridor is The Sycamore which is listed at $1,765, while the average apartment in South I 15 Corridor costs $12,909.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South I 15 Corridor?

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 14 regular apartments in South I 15 Corridor 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 I 15 Corridor?

Cheap apartments in South I 15 Corridor have an average cost of $431 which is $12,478 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South I 15 Corridor.

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