
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Talmadge Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $719 (46 Rentals)
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4320 44th St, Unit 205

4444 Menlo Ave

4483 1/2 48th St

4461 Menlo Ave

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4473 Menlo Ave, Unit F

4459 1/2-4455-52 Dawson Ave

Talmadge Pacific Apartments

4496 1/2 48th St
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4467 Dawson Ave

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4510 48th St, Unit 1BR

4523 51st St

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4578 50th St
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4518-4522 52nd Street

4568 Altadena Ave

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4382 53rd St
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4425 50th St

4447 49th Street

4471 48th St.

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4369 51st St

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4541 Contour Blvd.

4477 48th St

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4533 Contour Blvd.

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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 | $1,779 | $1,650 | $2,195 |
| Talmadge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,873 | $1,577 | $2,495 |
| Talmadge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,590 | $819 | $2,995 |
| Talmadge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,093 | $2,728 | $3,850 |
| Talmadge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $729 | $719 | $739 |
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There are currently 46 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 $719. Harris Family Senior Residence has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,577. 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 - Torrey Pines | 4BR,4BA | $719 |
| Harris Family Senior Residence | Affordable Senior | 1BR,1BA | $1,577 |
| Menlo / Talmadge Villas | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Colina Park North Apartments | stud 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,753 |
| 4471 48th St. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| 4334 49th | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| 4533 Contour Blvd. | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,165 |
| 4541 Contour Blvd. | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Talmadge, CA
As of September 14, 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 3BR/2.0BA Model at 4410 Highland starting at $3,400 with a $2.34 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talmadge Canyon Park | Plan 2 | 3BR,3BA | $2.36 |
| 4410 Highland | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.34 |
| 4475 49th St. | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| 4541 Contour Blvd. | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| Mission Pacific Apartments | 152922- Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| Mid-City Family Apts - Affordable Housing | Project One | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Las Palmas Apartments | 2x1a-R | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| 4533 Contour Blvd. | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 4334 49th | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Colina Park North Apartments | stud 60% | Studio ,1BA | $2.61 |
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 $2,275.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Talmadge?
The cheapest apartment in Talmadge is Harris Family Senior Residence which is listed at $1,577, while the average apartment in Talmadge costs $1,695.
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 33 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 $759 which is $936 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Talmadge.
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