
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swan Canyon Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,500 (46 Rentals)
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4463 Home Avenue Unit 2, Unit City Heights Condo, Unit City Heights Condo

Home Terrace

2633 Highland Ave

Villa Escondido

2605 Highland Ave

2468 Fairmount Ave

Santa Fe Terrace

2719-2729 46th St
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3205 Highland Ave

4485 QUINCE St

3047-3049 44th St

3018 44th St

2731 44th St

2616-2620 Highland Ave

2590 Highland Ave

2617 Highland Ave

3055 44th St
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4426-4432 Maple St

2637 44th St

Highland Canyon

2642-2648 44th St

2626 Highland Ave

4634 E Thorn St

2729 Fairmount Ave

2796 47th St

4351-4361 Olive St
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2621 Highland Ave

3232 44th St

2721 44th St

4430 Laurel St

4444 Redwood St

3121-3125 Fairmount Ave

2615 44th St

2549-2551 Fairmount Ave
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3255-3261 Euclid Ave

3129 44th St

2706 44th St

Las Dos Palmas

Regency Centre Apartments

Home Garden Apartments

3204-3330 Highland Ave

4350 Maple St

4451-4455 Quince St
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Swan Canyon, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Swan Canyon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Canyon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,548 | $2,300 | $3,000 |
| Swan Canyon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,600 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Swan Canyon Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Swan Canyon Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Swan Canyon area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Las Dos Palmas priced from $1,699. Fairmount Ave Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,725. Here are the most affordable Swan Canyon apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Dos Palmas | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Fairmount Ave Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
| The Ridge Apartments in City Heights | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swan Canyon, CA
As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swan Canyon area is the $2.76 price per square foot 2b2b (part reno) Model at The Ridge Apartments in City Heights in the in the Mt Hope neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Swan Canyon apartment is the 4463 Home Avenue Unit 2 Model at 4463 Home Avenue Unit 2, Unit City Heights Condo starting at $3,000 with a $3.64 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Swan Canyon apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ridge Apartments in City Heights | 2b2b (part reno) | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
| 4463 Home Avenue Unit 2, Unit City Heights Condo | 4463 Home Avenue Unit 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.64 |
| Las Dos Palmas | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| Fairmount Ave Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Swan Canyon Apartments
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Swan Canyon Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Swan Canyon is starting from $2,300 at The Ridge Apartments in City Heights.
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