Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (29 Rentals)

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3167 Market
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$1,890 - $1,990
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

3167 Market

3167 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102
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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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BC Nordica
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

BC Nordica

4142-4158 Nordica 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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Highland View Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland View Apartments

31 Highland AveNational City, CA 91950
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Park Villas Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Villas Apartments

817 Eta StNational 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 1 Bed unit found at 2949-2955 Logan Ave priced from $1,400. 3738 Acacia St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Southeast San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2949-2955 Logan AveComfy 1bed1BR,1BA$1,400
3738 Acacia StApt A-F1BR,1BA$1,500
3167 Market11BR,1BA$1,890
BC Nordica0/1Studio,1BA$1,899
Twelve @ J1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,195
Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 60% AMI2BR,1BA$2,237
South Park Place3x23BR,2BA$3,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast San Diego, CA

As of May 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast San Diego area is the $2.17 price per square foot 3x2 Model at South Park Place in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Southeast San Diego apartment is the 1 bedroom Model at 2949-2955 Logan Ave starting at $1,550 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Barrio Logan 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.
South Park Place3x23BR,2BA$2.17
2949-2955 Logan Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 60% AMI2BR,1BA$2.57
3738 Acacia StApt A-F1BR,1BA$3.00
3593 Dalbergia St, Unit D3593 Dalbergia St1BR,1BA$3.00
BC Nordica0/1Studio ,1BA$3.80
2985 E St, Unit E St #42985 E St1BR,1BA$3.85
3167 Market11BR,1BA$4.05
Twelve @ J1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.98
3041 1/2 franklin, Unit 3041 half3041 1/2 franklinStudio ,1BA$6.00

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Southeast San Diego, San Diego, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast San Diego Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast San Diego?

The cheapest apartment in Southeast San Diego is 2949-2955 Logan Ave which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Southeast San Diego costs $3,295.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Southeast San Diego?

Cheap apartments in Southeast San Diego have an average cost of $554 which is $2,741 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast San Diego.

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