
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,100 (7 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South San Diego?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South San Diego Studio Apartments | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
South San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,451 | $1,839 | $3,875 |
South San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,939 | $2,195 | $3,965 |
South San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,424 | $2,822 | $3,935 |
South San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,201 | $4,491 | $5,962 |
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Cheapest Available South San Diego Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South San Diego area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Mar at Primera priced from $1,700. Rancho Del Rio Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,852. Here are the most affordable South San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mar at Primera | Wave | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
Rancho Del Rio Estates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,852 |
Mar at Cottonwood | Palmeras | 1BR,1BA | $1,888 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South San Diego, CA
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the South San Diego area is the $3.38 price per square foot Residence One Model at RiverEdge Terrace* in the in the Otay neighborhood starting from $3,265. The second greatest value South San Diego apartment is the Aurora Model at Mar at Chavez starting at $2,822 with a $3.32 price per square foot in the Tijuana River Valley neighborhood. 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. |
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RiverEdge Terrace* | Residence One | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
Mar at Chavez | Aurora | 3BR,2BA | $3.32 |
Stone Creek | Arroyo | 2BR,2BA | $3.51 |
Greenfield Village | Pinnacle | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
Mar at Cottonwood | Palmeras | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
The Landing at Ocean View Hills | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
Casoleil | A Bartlett 656 SF | 1BR,1BA | $3.73 |
The Village | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
Rancho Del Rio Estates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
Mar at Primera | Wave | Studio ,1BA | $3.40 |
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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 $1,852 at Rancho Del Rio Estates.
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 $2,195 at Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!.
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 Mar at Chavez and starts from $2,822.
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