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Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Point Loma Bay Apartments - Live Steps from the BeachStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Chapman PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Elan Loma HighlandsOptimoStudio,1BA$1,995
Welcome to Surfcaster ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,065
Mar at SeasideStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dylan Point LomaB12BR,2BA$3.30
Loma Palisades3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$2.97
Nimitz CrossingThe Azure2BR,2BA$3.89
Elan The PlazaAspire1BR,1BA$3.46
Elan The PalmsAspire1BR,1BA$3.71
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.50
The Summit at Point Loma1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.85
Mariners Cove ApartmentsThe Pacifica1BR,1BA$3.95
Gables Point LomaE1BR,1BA$3.79
310 -316 Rosecrans St, Unit 310310 -316 Rosecrans St1BR,1BA$3.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset Cliffs

What type of rentals are currently available in Sunset Cliffs?

There are currently 548 Apartments for Rent in Sunset Cliffs, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,360 to $9,650. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sunset Cliffs ranging from $2,195 to $35,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Sunset Cliffs?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Sunset Cliffs ranges from $2,195 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,537.

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