3873 Superba St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,250 (28 Rentals)
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3896-3896 Logan Ave
San DiegoCA92113
3113 Market St
San DiegoCA92102
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3037 franklin
3037 franklinSan Diego, CA 92113
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$1,843 - $2,2372 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable
3545 Island AveSan Diego, CA 92102
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$1,900 - $2,250
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3167 Market
3167 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102
612-618 S 32nd St
San DiegoCA92113
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4271 Logan Ave
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4314 Z St, Unit 4480
4314 Z St
San DiegoCA92113
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Golden Heights Terrace
525-575 28th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Parkside
4035 Park Haven CtSan Diego, CA 92113
4037 National Ave
San DiegoCA92113
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4177-4187 Eta St
4177-4187 Eta StSan Diego, CA 92113
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Bethel One
3180 Imperial AveSan Diego, CA 92102
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1 Bedroom Apartments
3738 Acacia St
3738 Acacia StSan Diego, CA 92113
729 Morrison St
San DiegoCA92102
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1 Bedroom Apartments
3891-3893 Superior St
3891-3893 Superior StSan Diego, CA 92113
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Studio Apartments
Monarch Studios
2955 Commercial StSan Diego, CA 92113
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Twelve @ J
3042-44 J StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Nordica Homes
4142-4158 Nordica AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Mount Hope House Apartments
3751 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in San Diego by our , Local Expert Hayden Goldberg. See how it ranks!
4039 National Ave
San DiegoCA92113
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Mando Apartments
2283-2285 Ocean View BlvdSan Diego, CA 92113
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
28th
315-319 S 28th StSan Diego, CA 92113
3965 Logan Ave
San DiegoCA92113
534 S 33rd St
San DiegoCA92113
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Highland View Apartments
31 Highland AveNational City, CA 91950
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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
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,004 | $1,695 | $2,345 |
| Southeast San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,271 | $1,843 | $2,745 |
| Southeast San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,165 | $2,950 | $3,495 |
| Southeast San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,200 | $4,200 | $4,200 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at 3891-3893 Superior St priced from $1,550. Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,843. Here are the most affordable Southeast San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3891-3893 Superior St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 60% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $1,843 |
| Twelve @ J | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
| Nordica Homes | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $1,899 |
| 3167 Market | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| 28th | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,999 |
| South Park Place | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,345 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast San Diego, CA
As of September 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast San Diego area is the $2.12 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 60% AMI Model at Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $1,843. The second greatest value Southeast San Diego apartment is the 3037 franklin Model at 3037 franklin starting at $1,800 with a $2.50 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 60% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| 3037 franklin | 3037 franklin | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| South Park Place | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $4.46 |
| 3891-3893 Superior St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| Nordica Homes | 0/1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.80 |
| 3167 Market | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.07 |
| 28th | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.44 |
| Twelve @ J | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $7.15 |
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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 3891-3893 Superior St which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Southeast San Diego costs $2,195.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast San Diego?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Southeast San Diego that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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