Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tierrasanta Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,800 (23 Rentals)

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Lomas Del Cerro
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lomas Del Cerro

6960 Golfcrest DrSan Diego, CA 92119

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Casa Del Cerro
Studio Apartments

Casa Del Cerro

6878 Navajo RdSan Diego, CA 92119
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The Brentwood
Studio Apartments

The Brentwood

6884 Hyde Park DrSan Diego, CA 92119
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Vista del Cerro
Studio Apartments

Vista del Cerro

6750 Caminito Del GrecoSan Diego, CA 92120
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The Cliffs
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cliffs

4950 Old Cliffs RdSan Diego, CA 92120

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River Bend
Studio Apartments

River Bend

Mission Gorge RdSan Diego, CA 92120
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River Greens
Studio Apartments

River Greens

6780 Mission Gorge RdSan Diego, CA 92120

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Tierrasanta, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tierrasanta Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tierrasanta area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Terra at Mission Trails priced from $1,954. Latitude Apartments at Mission Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,125. Here are the most affordable Tierrasanta apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terra at Mission TrailsStudioStudio,1BA$1,954
Latitude Apartments at Mission ValleyOne Bedroom One Bath A1BR,1BA$2,125
Cowles Landing1x11BR,1BA$2,275
Mission Trails ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$2,323
Canyon View ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tierrasanta, CA

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tierrasanta area is the $4.28 price per square foot Horizon Model at Verge in the in the Grantville neighborhood starting from $5,829. The second greatest value Tierrasanta apartment is the Nantucket 2nd Model at Cambridge Park starting at $3,577 with a $3.05 price per square foot in the Serra Mesa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tierrasanta apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
VergeHorizon3BR,2BA$4.28
Cambridge ParkNantucket 2nd2BR,2BA$3.05
The Village Mission ValleyPlan Q2BR,2BA$2.83
Arcadia at StoneCrest VillagePlan I2BR,2BA$2.99
Canyon View ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$3.00
Latitude Apartments at Mission ValleyOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.64
MontanosaCardenas1BR,1BA$3.30
Mission Trails ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$3.47
Cowles Landing1x11BR,1BA$3.68
Terra at Mission TrailsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.83

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tierrasanta Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Tierrasanta?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Tierrasanta is at Terra at Mission Trails listed at $1,954.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Tierrasanta Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Tierrasanta Apartment is $2,125 at Latitude Apartments at Mission Valley.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Tierrasanta Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Tierrasanta is starting from $2,887 at Montanosa.

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