Cheap Homes for Rent in the Sunset Cliffs Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,100 (5 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at 2238 Famosa Blvd priced from $1,795. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2238 Famosa Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,795
Haven Point Loma0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,895
CelesteS3 BayStudio,1BA$1,990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Cliffs, CA

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Cliffs area is the $3.68 price per square foot The Azure Model at Nimitz Crossing in the in the Wooded Area neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Sunset Cliffs apartment is the 1 bedroom 1 bath Model at Citra Apartments starting at $2,395 with a $3.03 price per square foot in the Point Loma Heights 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.
Nimitz CrossingThe Azure2BR,2BA$3.68
Citra Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.03
The Summit at Point Loma1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.69
4822-4828 Pescadero Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.62
Mariners CoveThe Pacifica Premier 21BR,1BA$4.40
Gables Point LomaE1BR,1BA$3.75
Surfcaster Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 600 Square Feet and Just...1BR,1BA$4.17
310 -316 Rosecrans St310 -316 Rosecrans St1BR,1BA$3.83
2238 Famosa Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.37
Haven Point Loma0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$3.79

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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 $1,595 to $15,164. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sunset Cliffs ranging from $2,195 to $40,000.

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 $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,792.

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