Cheap Homes for Rent in Sunset Cliffs Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (11 Rentals)

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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 Elan Loma Highlands priced from $1,945. Surfcaster Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,999. Here are the most affordable Sunset Cliffs apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elan Loma HighlandsOptimoStudio,1BA$1,945
Surfcaster ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,999
Elan Coco PalmsOptimoStudio,1BA$2,095
Chapman PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
Mar at SeasideChannel1BR,1BA$2,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Cliffs, CA

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunset Cliffs area is the $2.68 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome Palms Model at Loma Palisades in the in the Wooded Area neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Sunset Cliffs apartment is the Plan A Penthouse Model at Loma 21 starting at $3,599 with a $3.79 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Loma Palisades2 Bedroom Townhome Palms2BR,1.5BA$2.68
Loma 21Plan A Penthouse2BR,1.5BA$3.79
Nimitz CrossingThe Azure2BR,2BA$3.89
Dylan Point LomaA11BR,1BA$3.48
Mar at SeasideChannel1BR,1BA$3.12
Elan The ParkAspire1BR,1BA$3.71
The Summit at Point Loma1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.56
3129 Quimby St, Unit Room in Point Loma3129 Quimby St1BR,1BA$2.62
Gables Point LomaF1BR,1BA$3.81
Elan Loma HighlandsOptimoStudio ,1BA$4.09

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset Cliffs

What type of rentals are currently available in Sunset Cliffs?

There are currently 549 Apartments for Rent in Sunset Cliffs, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,700 to $9,340. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sunset Cliffs ranging from $1,000 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 $1,000 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,557.

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