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

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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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112 Sellsway St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

112 Sellsway St

112 Sellsway StSan 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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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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Aldrete Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Aldrete Apartments

2395 E Beyer BlvdSan 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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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

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 1 Bed unit found at Cerro Carmel priced from $1,500. Mar at Cottonwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here are the most affordable South San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cerro Carmel1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Mar at CottonwoodPalmeras1BR,1BA$1,825
Mar at PrimeraNeptune2BR,2BA$2,236
CasoleilA Bartlett 656 SF1BR,1BA$2,278

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South San Diego, CA

As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the South San Diego area is the $2.94 price per square foot Neptune Model at Mar at Primera in the in the Ocean Crest neighborhood starting from $2,236. The second greatest value South San Diego apartment is the Palmeras Model at Mar at Cottonwood starting at $1,825 with a $2.61 price per square foot in the Ocean Crest 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 PrimeraNeptune2BR,2BA$2.94
Mar at CottonwoodPalmeras1BR,1BA$2.61
CasoleilA Bartlett 656 SF Reno1BR,1BA$3.86
Cerro Carmel1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.00

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 $1,500 at Cerro Carmel.

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 $2,236 at Mar at Primera.

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