
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South I 15 Corridor Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $731 (89 Rentals)
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Brayden Apartments

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South I 15 Corridor, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South I 15 Corridor?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South I 15 Corridor Studio Apartments | $2,496 | $1,700 | $3,395 |
| South I 15 Corridor 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,820 | $1,700 | $6,909 |
| South I 15 Corridor 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,325 | $2,060 | $8,820 |
| South I 15 Corridor 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,485 | $2,472 | $10,000+ |
| South I 15 Corridor 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,157 | $4,195 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 89 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South I 15 Corridor Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 Desert Spa Apartments priced from $1,875. Brayden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,879. Here are the most affordable South I 15 Corridor apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Spa Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $1,875 |
| Brayden Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,879 |
| Legacy Hills at Poway 55+ | One Bedroom - a3 | 1BR, 1BA | $2,010 |
| Gateway Park - 55+ Active Adult Apartments | One Bedroom - C | 1BR, 1BA | $2,095 |
| The Hills | The Sierras | 2BR, 1BA | $2,133 |
| Oak Creek | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $2,170 |
| Le Jaime | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $2,195 |
| The Quincy | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $2,195 |
| Hourglass Park Apartments | AA | 1BR, 1BA | $2,198 |
| Mira Monte | Plan 1A | 1BR, 1BA | $2,207 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South I 15 Corridor, CA
As of September 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the South I 15 Corridor area is the $2.67 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Rancho Fanita Villas in the El Cajon neighborhood starting from $3,895. The second greatest value South I 15 Corridor apartment is the Magnolia Model at Allure at Scripps Ranch in the Mira Mesa neighborhood starting at $3,247 with a $2.70 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for South I 15 Corridor apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Fanita Villas | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR, 2BA | $2.67 |
| Allure at Scripps Ranch | Magnolia | 2BR, 2BA | $2.70 |
| Ascent at Campus Life | B1 | 2BR, 2BA | $2.79 |
| Carroll Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR, 2BA | $2.78 |
| The Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Large | 2BR, 1BA | $2.49 |
| Elan - Scripps Terrace | 2x2 | 2BR, 2BA | $2.75 |
| Miramar Townhomes - Military Housing | Two Bedroom - MRTB2 | 2BR, 1.5BA | $2.37 |
| The Hills | The Sierras | 2BR, 1BA | $2.21 |
| Elan Poway Hills | Allure | 2BR, 2BA | $2.78 |
| Countryside Apartments | Tea Tree | 2BR, 1BA | $2.74 |
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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 $2,207.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South I 15 Corridor?
The cheapest apartment in South I 15 Corridor is Brayden Apartments which is listed at $1,879, while the average apartment in South I 15 Corridor costs $3,039.
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 42 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 $637 which is $2,402 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South I 15 Corridor.
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