
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Talmadge Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (7 Rentals)
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Talmadge, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Talmadge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Talmadge Studio Apartments | $2,560 | $1,595 | $3,025 |
Talmadge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,971 | $1,450 | $3,510 |
Talmadge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,423 | $855 | $5,576 |
Talmadge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,092 | $3,145 | $4,956 |
Talmadge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,543 | $850 | $5,800 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Talmadge Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Talmadge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Talmadge area of San Diego, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Union Grantville priced from $1,650. 64 Forty has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Talmadge apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Union Grantville | B10 | 2BR,2BA | $1,650 |
64 Forty | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Las Palmas Apartments | 2x1a-R | 2BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Talmadge, CA
As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Talmadge area is the $3.00 price per square foot 152922- Renovated Model at Mission Pacific Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Talmadge apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Talmadge on 44th starting at $2,495 with a $2.62 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Talmadge apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Mission Pacific Apartments | 152922- Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
Talmadge on 44th | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.62 |
4473 Menlo Ave, Unit K | 4473 Menlo Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
Hardy Avenue Apartments | 3 BR 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $4.35 |
Las Palmas Apartments | 2x1bR | 2BR,1BA | $2.98 |
IMT Mission Valley | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
4577 50th St, Unit A | 4577 50th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
River Run Village | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.68 |
Vora Mission Valley | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.63 |
Union Grantville | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleTalmadge, San Diego, CA
Ranked #51
Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Talmadge Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
48 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Talmadge Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Talmadge?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Talmadge is under $2,895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Talmadge?
The cheapest apartment in Talmadge is Union Grantville which is listed at $2,250, while the average apartment in Talmadge costs $7,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Talmadge?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 22 regular apartments in Talmadge that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Talmadge?
Cheap apartments in Talmadge have an average cost of $1,768 which is $5,732 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Talmadge.
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