
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Cliffs Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (14 Rentals)
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5042 W Point Loma Blvd, Unit 2

3331 Dickens St, Unit Studio 2

Point Loma Bay Apartments - Live Steps from the Beach
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Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunset Cliffs?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sunset Cliffs Studio Apartments | $2,146 | $1,595 | $2,735 |
Sunset Cliffs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,822 | $1,360 | $6,242 |
Sunset Cliffs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,470 | $2,220 | $6,654 |
Sunset Cliffs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,470 | $3,560 | $9,690 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sunset Cliffs Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Sunset Cliffs Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunset Cliffs area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Point Loma Bay Apartments - Live Steps from the Beach priced from $1,895. Chapman Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Sunset Cliffs apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Point Loma Bay Apartments - Live Steps from the Beach | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Chapman Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Elan Loma Highlands | Optimo | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Welcome to Surfcaster Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,065 |
Mar at Seaside | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,172 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Cliffs, CA
As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunset Cliffs area is the $3.30 price per square foot B1 Model at Dylan Point Loma in the in the Midway District neighborhood starting from $4,051. The second greatest value Sunset Cliffs apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Loma Palisades starting at $3,560 with a $2.97 price per square foot in the Old Town San Diego neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Cliffs apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Dylan Point Loma | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.30 |
Loma Palisades | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.97 |
Nimitz Crossing | The Azure | 2BR,2BA | $3.89 |
Elan The Plaza | Aspire | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
Elan The Palms | Aspire | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
Loma Portal | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
The Summit at Point Loma | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.85 |
Mariners Cove Apartments | The Pacifica | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
Gables Point Loma | E | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
310 -316 Rosecrans St, Unit 310 | 310 -316 Rosecrans St | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
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Getting Around the Sunset Cliffs Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
56 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
37 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
22 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Cliffs Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sunset Cliffs?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sunset Cliffs is under $2,435.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunset Cliffs?
The cheapest apartment in Sunset Cliffs is Mar at Seaside which is listed at $2,253, while the average apartment in Sunset Cliffs costs $6,495.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunset Cliffs?
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 7 regular apartments in Sunset Cliffs that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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