Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (19 Rentals)

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2840 Main St

San DiegoCA92113

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Parkside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside

4035 Park Haven CtSan Diego, CA 92113
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4177-4187 Eta St
Studio Apartments

4177-4187 Eta St

4177-4187 Eta StSan Diego, CA 92113
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Monarch Studios
Studio Apartments

Monarch Studios

2955 Commercial StSan Diego, CA 92113

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3167 Market
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3167 Market

3167 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Highland View Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland View Apartments

31 Highland AveNational City, CA 91950
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Southeast San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast San Diego Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast San Diego area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at E Street priced from $1,595. Bridgeview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,975. Here are the most affordable Southeast San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
E StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,975
Estudios de StansonStudio FurnishedStudio,1BA$2,000
3167 Market11BR,1BA$2,000
Spire San DiegoSPIRE 1A1BR,1BA$2,260

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast San Diego, CA

As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast San Diego area is the $3.99 price per square foot PINNACLE ON THE PARK 2F Model at Pinnacle on The Park in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,690. The second greatest value Southeast San Diego apartment is the SPIRE 2E Model at Spire San Diego starting at $3,590 with a $3.93 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast San Diego apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pinnacle on The ParkPINNACLE ON THE PARK 2F2BR,2BA$3.99
Spire San DiegoSPIRE 2E2BR,2BA$3.93
Artisan1x1 - 7721BR,1BA$3.88
4013-4021 Logan AveTwo Bed/ Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.33
South Park Place2x12BR,1BA$4.29
City ViewPlan C1BR,1BA$3.64
ShiftS1Studio ,1BA$4.31
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.59
3167 Market11BR,1BA$4.28
E StreetStudioStudio ,1BA$3.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southeast San Diego, San Diego, CA

Ranked #59

Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast San Diego Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southeast San Diego?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southeast San Diego is at E Street listed at $1,595.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast San Diego Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast San Diego Apartment is $1,975 at Bridgeview Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southeast San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southeast San Diego is starting from $2,561 at 4013-4021 Logan Ave.

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

The best deal on a cheap Southeast San Diego Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 3167 Market and starts from $3,019.

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