Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tijuana River Valley Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,100 (5 Rentals)

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Paseo La Paz
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paseo La Paz

160 W Seaward AveSan Ysidro, CA 92173

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Tijuana River Valley, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tijuana River Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tijuana River Valley area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Vista Lane Family Homes priced from $1,375. Vista Del Pacifico Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Tijuana River Valley apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Lane Family HomesStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,375
Vista Del Pacifico ApartmentsVista del Pacifico1BR,1BA$1,750
Rancho Del Rio Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,852

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tijuana River Valley, CA

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tijuana River Valley area is the $2.93 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Wintergreen in the in the Nestor neighborhood starting from $3,075. The second greatest value Tijuana River Valley apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Imperial Beach Gardens starting at $2,470 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the Nestor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tijuana River Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wintergreen3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.93
Imperial Beach Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.45
Hollister Creek Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.43
Mar at ChavezAurora3BR,2BA$3.26
Mariners Point2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.11
Mar at CottonwoodPalmeras1BR,1BA$2.70
Summer Brook Apartments: Your Oasis of Comfort and Style1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.79
Vista Del Pacifico ApartmentsVista del Pacifico1BR,1BA$2.69
Sea Breeze Garden Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$3.21
Rancho Del Rio Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Tijuana River Valley, San Diego, CA

Ranked #122

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 Tijuana River Valley Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

15 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

19 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tijuana River Valley Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tijuana River Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Tijuana River Valley is Vista Lane Family Homes which is listed at $1,464, while the average apartment in Tijuana River Valley costs $3,070.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tijuana River Valley?

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 4 regular apartments in Tijuana River Valley 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 Tijuana River Valley?

Cheap apartments in Tijuana River Valley have an average cost of $553 which is $2,517 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tijuana River Valley.

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