
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swan Canyon Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,522 (43 Rentals)
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2605 Highland Ave

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3018 44TH STREET

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2642-2648 44th St

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3129 44th St

2706 44th 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 | $2,539 | $2,100 | $3,100 |
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There are currently 43 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 3018 44TH STREET priced from $1,695. Fairmount Ave Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Swan Canyon apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3018 44TH STREET | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,695 |
| Fairmount Ave Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,750 |
| Las Dos Palmas | 1/1 Patio | 1BR, 1BA | $1,750 |
| Highland (Defay/Perez) | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1,995 |
| The Ridge Apartments in City Heights | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $2,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swan Canyon, CA
As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swan Canyon area is the $2.90 price per square foot 2 Bed, 1 Bath Model at The Ridge Apartments in City Heights in the Mt Hope neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Swan Canyon apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Highland (Defay/Perez) in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting at $1,995 with a $2.49 price per square foot. 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 | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $2.90 |
| Highland (Defay/Perez) | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR, 1.5BA | $2.49 |
| 4430 Laurel St | 4430 Laurel St | 2BR, 1BA | $3.71 |
| Fairmount Ave Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR, 1BA | $3.18 |
| Las Dos Palmas | 1/1 Patio | 1BR, 1BA | $3.50 |
| 3018 44TH STREET | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $3.39 |
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 $1,995 at Highland (Defay/Perez).
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