Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southcrest Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,500 (27 Rentals)

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3682 Birch St
3 Bedroom Apartments

3682 Birch St

3682 Birch StSan Diego, CA 92113
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3832 Birch St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3832 Birch St

3832 Birch StSan Diego, CA 92113

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3713-3719 Birch St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3713-3719 Birch St

3713-3719 Birch StSan Diego, CA 92113
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National Avenue Cottages
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

National Avenue Cottages

4170-4192 National AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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4091-4093 Beta St
3 Bedroom Apartments

4091-4093 Beta St

4091-4093 Beta StSan Diego, CA 92113
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1702 Una St
Studio Apartments

1702 Una St

1702 Una StSan Diego, CA 92113
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4152 Newton Ave
Studio Apartments

4152 Newton Ave

4152 Newton AveSan Diego, CA 92113

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4013-4021 Logan Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4013-4021 Logan Ave

4013-4021 Logan AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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4150 National Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4150 National Ave

4150 National AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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Keeler Court Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Keeler Court Apartments

1290-1294 Keeler CtSan Diego, CA 92113
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Pacific Beacon
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Beacon

3705 Norman Scott RdSan Diego, CA 92136
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3691 National Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3691 National Ave

3691 National AveSan Diego, CA 92113

Cheapest Available Southcrest Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3738 Acacia StApt A-F1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southcrest, CA

As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southcrest area is the $3.05 price per square foot 4070 Newton Ave Model at 4070 Newton Ave, Unit 4070 in the in the Mountain View neighborhood starting from $3,350. The second greatest value Southcrest apartment is the Apt A-F Model at 3738 Acacia St starting at $1,500 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Mountain View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southcrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4070 Newton Ave, Unit 40704070 Newton Ave3BR,3BA$3.05
3738 Acacia StApt A-F1BR,1BA$3.00

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