
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Talmadge Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (34 Rentals)
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Meade Avenue Apartments

Harris Family Senior Residence

4320 44th St, Unit 205

5072 Madison Ave

Talmadge Pacific Apartments

4561-4565 Altadena Ave.

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4293 51st St, Unit 4

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4510 48th St, Unit 1BR

4450 49th St

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4473 Menlo Ave

Talmadge Canyon Park

Mission Pacific Apartments

5256 Adams Ave

Talmadge Senior Village(55+ Senior Community)
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Wesley Terrace Apartments

Colina Park North Apartments

4568 Altadena Ave

4382 53rd St

Pacific Pines

4369 51st St

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4570 54th St

Lindstrom House Apartments

4477 48th St

5065 Chaparral Way

4330 53rd Apartments

PR Talmadge Apartments

4611 Altadena Ave

4523 Winona Ave
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4545 Collwood Blvd

4475 49th Street
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Talmadge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talmadge Studio Apartments | $1,871 | $1,695 | $2,195 |
| Talmadge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,448 | $1,000 | $1,795 |
| Talmadge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,696 | $934 | $2,995 |
| Talmadge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,672 | $3,495 | $3,850 |
| Talmadge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $982 | $869 | $4,495 |
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There are currently 34 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 4 Beds unit found at Fifty Twenty-Five priced from $869. Meade Avenue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Talmadge apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifty Twenty-Five | 4BR/4BA - Semi Private - Elite (D) | 4BR,4BA | $869 |
| Meade Avenue Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Harris Family Senior Residence | Affordable Senior | 1BR,1BA | $1,577 |
| Talmadge Pacific Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Talmadge Canyon Park | Plan 2 | 3BR,3BA | $3,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Talmadge, CA
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Talmadge area is the $2.36 price per square foot Plan 2 Model at Talmadge Canyon Park in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Talmadge apartment is the 2BR/2BA - Semi Private - Premium Model at Fifty Twenty-Five starting at $1,059 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the College West 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talmadge Canyon Park | Plan 2 | 3BR,3BA | $2.36 |
| Fifty Twenty-Five | 2BR/2BA - Semi Private - Premium | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| 4473 Menlo Ave | 4473 Menlo Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| 4293 51st St, Unit 4 | 4293 51st St | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.58 |
| Harris Family Senior Residence | Affordable Senior | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| Meade Avenue Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| 4510 48th St, Unit 1BR | 4510 48th St | 1BR,1BA | $5.64 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Talmadge Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Talmadge?
The cheapest apartment in Talmadge is Meade Avenue Apartments which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Talmadge costs $3,672.
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 31 regular apartments in Talmadge that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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