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

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Winona Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Winona Towers

4544 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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4568 Altadena Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4568 Altadena Ave

4568 Altadena AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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4382 53rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4382 53rd St

4382 53rd StSan Diego, CA 92115
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Talmadge, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union GrantvilleB102BR,2BA$1,650
64 FortyStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Las Palmas Apartments2x1a-R2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mission Pacific Apartments152922- Renovated2BR,2BA$3.00
Talmadge on 44th2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.62
4473 Menlo Ave, Unit K4473 Menlo Ave2BR,1BA$2.61
Hardy Avenue Apartments3 BR 2 BA3BR,2BA$4.35
Las Palmas Apartments2x1bR2BR,1BA$2.98
IMT Mission ValleyA11BR,1BA$3.45
4577 50th St, Unit A4577 50th St1BR,1BA$2.61
River Run VillagePlan 11BR,1BA$4.68
Vora Mission ValleyA1Studio ,1BA$4.63
Union GrantvilleS1Studio ,1BA$5.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Talmadge, San Diego, CA

Ranked #51

Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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