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

2840 Main St
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1034 Goodyear St, Unit 1034

3123 Logan Ave

3893 Superior St

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Pinnacle on The Park

2982-2982 1/2 Franklin Ave
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Southeast San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast San Diego?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southeast San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,266 | $1,595 | $2,834 |
Southeast San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,835 | $1,799 | $4,800 |
Southeast San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,717 | $2,100 | $6,199 |
Southeast San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,829 | $2,799 | $8,499 |
Southeast San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Southeast San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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E Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Bridgeview Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
Estudios de Stanson | Studio Furnished | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
3167 Market | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Spire San Diego | SPIRE 1A | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Pinnacle on The Park | PINNACLE ON THE PARK 2F | 2BR,2BA | $3.99 |
Spire San Diego | SPIRE 2E | 2BR,2BA | $3.93 |
Artisan | 1x1 - 772 | 1BR,1BA | $3.88 |
4013-4021 Logan Ave | Two Bed/ Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.33 |
South Park Place | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $4.29 |
City View | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
Shift | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.31 |
Bridgeview Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.59 |
3167 Market | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.28 |
E Street | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.99 |
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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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