
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Cliffs Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (58 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Sunset Cliffs area of San Diego.


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1331 Willow St, Unit BaysideStudio

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2319 Etiwanda St, Unit F

Mar at Seaside

Point Loma Bay Apartments

Elan Loma Highlands

2300 Chatsworth Blvd

Celeste

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Surfcaster Apartments

Elan Coco Palms
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Chapman Place

3037 Macaulay St

4950 Del Mar Ave

4493 Montalvo St

310 -316 Rosecrans St

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Gables Point Loma

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Mariners Cove

Elan Pacific Palms

Elan The Park

5172 Long Branch Ave
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Loma Palisades

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The Summit at Point Loma

Elan The Plaza

Elan The Palms

Elan Beachwalk

Pelican Point

2104-2110 Bacon St

4835 Saratoga Ave

Montalvo

Harbor Villa Apartments
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Torre Del Mar

Esquire

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Villa Marina

5060 Santa Monica Ave

Haven Point Loma

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2628 Worden St

3982 Valeta St

3109-3115 Jarvis St

4134 Narragansett Ave

Casa Niagara

4934-4944 Coronado Avenue
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Cliffs Studio Apartments | $2,270 | $1,700 | $4,201 |
| Sunset Cliffs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,715 | $1,975 | $4,995 |
| Sunset Cliffs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,535 | $2,508 | $7,751 |
| Sunset Cliffs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,736 | $3,325 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 58 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 Mar at Seaside priced from $1,781. Haven Point Loma has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Sunset Cliffs apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar at Seaside | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,781 |
| Haven Point Loma | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Celeste | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,990 |
| Surfcaster Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,045 |
| Elan Coco Palms | Optimo | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| Chapman Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
| 3109-3115 Jarvis St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Cliffs, CA
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Cliffs area is the $2.54 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Cove Model at Loma Palisades in the in the Wooded Area neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Sunset Cliffs apartment is the Plan B Townhome Model at Loma 21 starting at $3,300 with a $3.47 price per square foot in the Midway District 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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| Loma Palisades | 2 Bedroom Cove | 2BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| Loma 21 | Plan B Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.47 |
| Elan The Park | Aspire | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
| The Summit at Point Loma | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.80 |
| Mariners Cove | The Pacifica | 1BR,1BA | $4.17 |
| Gables Point Loma | E | 1BR,1BA | $3.94 |
| 310 -316 Rosecrans St | 310 -316 Rosecrans St | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
| 3109-3115 Jarvis St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
| Mar at Seaside | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.56 |
| Haven Point Loma | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $3.79 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Cliffs Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sunset Cliffs?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sunset Cliffs is at Mar at Seaside listed at $1,781.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunset Cliffs Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunset Cliffs Apartment is $2,184 at Mar at Seaside.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sunset Cliffs Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sunset Cliffs is starting from $2,600 at Loma Palisades.
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