Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Teralta East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,400 (79 Rentals)

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4280 Highland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4280 Highland Ave

4280 Highland AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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4249-4255 Menlo Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4249-4255 Menlo Ave

4249-4255 Menlo AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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4214 44th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4214 44th St

4214 44th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4122 Highland Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4122 Highland Ave

4122 Highland AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4146 Menlo Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4146 Menlo Ave

4146 Menlo AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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Menlo Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Menlo Avenue

4136 Menlo AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4118 Menlo Ave
Studio Apartments

4118 Menlo Ave

4118 Menlo AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4234 Euclid Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4234 Euclid Ave

4234 Euclid AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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4157 Menlo Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4157 Menlo Ave

4157 Menlo AveSan Diego, CA 92105

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4028 46th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

4028 46th St

4028 46th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4054 Chamoune Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4054 Chamoune Ave

4054 Chamoune AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4022 Chamoune Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4022 Chamoune Ave

4022 Chamoune AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4212 47th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4212 47th St

4212 47th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4110 45th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4110 45th St

4110 45th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4262 Highland Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

4262 Highland Ave

4262 Highland AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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4244-4246 N 45th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4244-4246 N 45th St

4244-4246 N 45th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4043 45th St
Studio Apartments

4043 45th St

4043 45th StSan Diego, CA 92105

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4110 Chamoune Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4110 Chamoune Ave

4110 Chamoune AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4230 N 46th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4230 N 46th St

4230 N 46th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4251 44th St
Studio Apartments

4251 44th St

4251 44th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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Highland Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Manor

4254 Highland AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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4083 47th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4083 47th St

4083 47th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4126 Menlo Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4126 Menlo Ave

4126 Menlo AveSan Diego, CA 92105

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4087 46th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4087 46th St

4087 46th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4232 46th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4232 46th St

4232 46th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4287 47th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4287 47th St

4287 47th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4233 47th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4233 47th St

4233 47th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4240 46th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4240 46th St

4240 46th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4222 44th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4222 44th St

4222 44th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4030 N 45th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4030 N 45th St

4030 N 45th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4233 Highland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4233 Highland Ave

4233 Highland AveSan Diego, CA 92115

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4271 N 45th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4271 N 45th St

4271 N 45th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4019 46th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4019 46th St

4019 46th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4033 45th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4033 45th St

4033 45th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4029 Chamoune Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4029 Chamoune Ave

4029 Chamoune AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4126 46th St
Studio Apartments

4126 46th St

4126 46th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4235-4239 Menlo Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4235-4239 Menlo Ave

4235-4239 Menlo AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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4270 47th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4270 47th St

4270 47th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4250 46th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4250 46th St

4250 46th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4273 Highland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4273 Highland Ave

4273 Highland AveSan Diego, CA 92115

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Cheapest Available Teralta East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Teralta East area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Chamoune Senior Apartments priced from $1,400. 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 Teralta East apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chamoune Senior ApartmentsThe Mission - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Harris Family Senior ResidenceAffordable Senior1BR,1BA$1,577
Mid-City Family Apts - Affordable HousingProject One2BR,1BA$2,362

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Teralta East, CA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Teralta East area is the $2.75 price per square foot Project One Model at Mid-City Family Apts - Affordable Housing in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,362. The second greatest value Teralta East apartment is the Affordable Senior Model at Harris Family Senior Residence starting at $1,577 with a $3.29 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Teralta East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mid-City Family Apts - Affordable HousingProject One2BR,1BA$2.75
Harris Family Senior ResidenceAffordable Senior1BR,1BA$3.29
Chamoune Senior ApartmentsThe Balboa - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.41

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Teralta East Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Teralta East?

The cheapest apartment in Teralta East is Chamoune Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Teralta East costs $2,728.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Teralta East?

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 9 regular apartments in Teralta East 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 Teralta East?

Cheap apartments in Teralta East have an average cost of $1,540 which is $1,188 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Teralta East.

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