
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,175 (75 Rentals)
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San Ysidro PSH Apartments

200 E Park Ave

112 Sellsway St

171 W San Ysidro Ave

Smythe Avenue Cottages

Luna & Azul

129 Alverson Rd

Sanger Place

125 Averil Dr
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West Park Villa

112-116 E Park Ave

201 W San Ysidro Blvd

127-129 W Olive Dr

221-229 W Park Ave

Sunset Breeze Apartments

3730-3758 Beyer Blvd

West Seaward Apartments

2319-2339 Smythe Ave

Ventana al Sur
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Villa Nueva Apartments

155-159 W San Ysidro Blvd

123 W Olive Dr

201-209 San Ysidro Blvd

2344 Smythe Ave

3655-3695 Sunset Ln

Park Avenue Apartments

330 Hill St

144 W Hall Ave
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125 Olive Dr

Seaward Apartments

157 W Olive Dr

319-323 E San Ysidro Blvd

138-140 E Park Ave

3820-3822 Sunset Ln

329 W San Ysidro Blvd

233-237 Cottonwood Rd

207 W Park Ave

105-111 E Seaward Ave
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223 Cottonwood Rd

345-49 W San Ysidro Blvd

350 S Vista Ave

159 W Park Ave

4225 Beyer Blvd

220 W Calle Primera

115 W Hall Ave

241 W Park Ave

3731 Sunset Ln

440-446 Blackshaw Ln
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South San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South San Diego Studio Apartments | $1,395 | $1,395 | $1,395 |
| South San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,462 | $1,850 | $2,966 |
| South San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,953 | $2,758 | $3,133 |
| South San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,459 | $3,324 | $3,594 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 75 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the South San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in South San Diego, CA
As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the South San Diego area is the $2.42 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Casa Maria Apartments in the Tijuana River Valley neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value South San Diego apartment is the A Bartlett 656 SF Model at Casoleil in the Otay Mesa West neighborhood starting at $2,371 with a $3.61 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for South San Diego apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Maria Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $2.42 |
| Casoleil | A Bartlett 656 SF | 1BR, 1BA | $3.61 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South San Diego Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South San Diego Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South San Diego Apartment is $1,695 at Casa Maria Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South San Diego Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South San Diego is starting from $2,758 at Casoleil.
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