
Cheap Homes for Rent in Sunset Cliffs Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (11 Rentals)
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3122 Cañon St
Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Sunset Cliffs?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sunset Cliffs 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,382 | $2,595 | $7,000 |
Sunset Cliffs 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,623 | $3,400 | $8,500 |
Sunset Cliffs 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,866 | $5,100 | $8,000 |
Sunset Cliffs 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $16,000 | $8,500 | $10,000+ |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 11 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Elan Loma Highlands | Optimo | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
Surfcaster Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,999 |
Elan Coco Palms | Optimo | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
Chapman Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
Mar at Seaside | Channel | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Loma Palisades | 2 Bedroom Townhome Palms | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.68 |
Loma 21 | Plan A Penthouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.79 |
Nimitz Crossing | The Azure | 2BR,2BA | $3.89 |
Dylan Point Loma | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.48 |
Mar at Seaside | Channel | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
Elan The Park | Aspire | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
The Summit at Point Loma | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
3129 Quimby St, Unit Room in Point Loma | 3129 Quimby St | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
Gables Point Loma | F | 1BR,1BA | $3.81 |
Elan Loma Highlands | Optimo | Studio ,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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