Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,100 (46 Rentals)

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Casoleil
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$2,395 - $6,460
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Casoleil

1100 Dennery RdSan Diego, CA 92154
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200 E Park Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

200 E Park Ave

200 E Park AveSan Diego, CA 92173
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129 Alverson Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

129 Alverson Rd

129 Alverson RdSan Diego, CA 92173
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Luna & Azul
Studio Apartments

Luna & Azul

1250 Calle SeabassSan Diego, CA 92154
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112 Sellsway St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

112 Sellsway St

112 Sellsway StSan Diego, CA 92173

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125 Averil Dr
3 Bedroom Apartments

125 Averil Dr

125 Averil DrSan Diego, CA 92173
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Sanger Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sanger Place

110-112 Sanger PlSan Diego, CA 92173
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West Park Villa
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

West Park Villa

217 W Park AveSan Diego, CA 92173
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3730-3758 Beyer Blvd
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3730-3758 Beyer Blvd

3730-3758 Beyer BlvdSan Diego, CA 92173

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123 W Olive Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

123 W Olive Dr

123 W Olive DrSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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3655-3695 Sunset Ln
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3655-3695 Sunset Ln

3655-3695 Sunset LnSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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2344 Smythe Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2344 Smythe Ave

2344 Smythe AveSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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330 Hill St
Studio Apartments

330 Hill St

330 Hill StSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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157 W Olive Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

157 W Olive Dr

157 W Olive DrSan Ysidro, CA 92173

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125 Olive Dr
Studio Apartments

125 Olive Dr

125 Olive DrSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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3820-3822 Sunset Ln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3820-3822 Sunset Ln

3820-3822 Sunset LnSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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144 W Hall Ave
Studio Apartments

144 W Hall Ave

144 W Hall AveSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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Averil Villas
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Averil Villas

135 Averil RdSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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Casa Manana Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Manana Apartments

227-235 Cypress DrSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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El Pedregal
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

El Pedregal

104 Averil RdSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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Aldrete Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Aldrete Apartments

2395 E Beyer BlvdSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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230 Cottonwood Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

230 Cottonwood Rd

230 Cottonwood RdSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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3775 Sunset Ln
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3775 Sunset Ln

3775 Sunset LnSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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Cheapest Available South San Diego Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mar at CottonwoodPalmeras1BR,1BA$1,941
CasoleilA Bartlett 656 SF1BR,1BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South San Diego, CA

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the South San Diego area is the $2.77 price per square foot Palmeras Model at Mar at Cottonwood in the in the Ocean Crest neighborhood starting from $1,941. The second greatest value South San Diego apartment is the A Bartlett 656 SF Reno Model at Casoleil starting at $2,593 with a $3.95 price per square foot in the Otay Mesa West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South San Diego apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mar at CottonwoodPalmeras1BR,1BA$2.77
CasoleilA Bartlett 656 SF Reno1BR,1BA$3.95

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 $1,941 at Mar at Cottonwood.

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 $2,397 at Mar at Cottonwood.

What is the most affordable South San Diego Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South San Diego Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Casoleil and starts from $3,033.

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