Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tijuana River Valley Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,175 (54 Rentals)

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Sycamore Arms
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Arms

291-297 Sycamore RdSan Diego, CA 92173
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112 Sellsway St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

112 Sellsway St

112 Sellsway StSan Diego, CA 92173
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200 E Park Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

200 E Park Ave

200 E Park AveSan Diego, CA 92173
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129 Alverson Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

129 Alverson Rd

129 Alverson RdSan Diego, CA 92173
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Sanger Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sanger Place

110-112 Sanger PlSan Diego, CA 92173

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125 Averil Dr
3 Bedroom Apartments

125 Averil Dr

125 Averil DrSan Diego, CA 92173
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West Park Villa
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

West Park Villa

217 W Park AveSan Diego, CA 92173
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Sunset Village
Studio Apartments

Sunset Village

3550 Sunset LnSan Diego, CA 92173
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Rio Vista
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rio Vista

1190 W San Ysidro BlvdSan Diego, CA 92173
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3730-3758 Beyer Blvd
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3730-3758 Beyer Blvd

3730-3758 Beyer BlvdSan Diego, CA 92173

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2344 Smythe Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2344 Smythe Ave

2344 Smythe AveSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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123 W Olive Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

123 W Olive Dr

123 W Olive DrSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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3655-3695 Sunset Ln
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3655-3695 Sunset Ln

3655-3695 Sunset LnSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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330 Hill St
Studio Apartments

330 Hill St

330 Hill StSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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125 Olive Dr
Studio Apartments

125 Olive Dr

125 Olive DrSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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157 W Olive Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

157 W Olive Dr

157 W Olive DrSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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144 W Hall Ave
Studio Apartments

144 W Hall Ave

144 W Hall AveSan Ysidro, CA 92173

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Raintree Terrace
3 Bedroom Apartments

Raintree Terrace

Sycamore RdSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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3820-3822 Sunset Ln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3820-3822 Sunset Ln

3820-3822 Sunset LnSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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Raintree Terrace
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Raintree Terrace

307 Sycamore RdSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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Averil Villas
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Averil Villas

135 Averil RdSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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Casa Manana Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Manana Apartments

227-235 Cypress DrSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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Villas Primavera
2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas Primavera

178 W Calle PrimeraSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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El Pedregal
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

El Pedregal

104 Averil RdSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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Aldrete Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Aldrete Apartments

2395 E Beyer BlvdSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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Villa la Esperanza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa la Esperanza

565-581 Blackshaw LnSan 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 - Affordable Housing priced from $1,455. The Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,015. Here are the most affordable Tijuana River Valley apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing3501 -Studio - 50% AMIStudio,1BA$1,455
The Village1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,015
Palmira Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2,195
Casa De FloresSecure Your Future Home Today ¤ 2 BD- 2 BA Wait...2BR,2BA$2,550
Ocean BreezePlan B | 2x12BR,1BA$2,586

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tijuana River Valley, CA

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tijuana River Valley area is the $2.51 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Palmira Village Apartments in the in the Nestor neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Tijuana River Valley apartment is the Secure Your Future Home Today ¤ 2 BD- 2 BA Wait... Model at Casa De Flores starting at $2,550 with a $3.05 price per square foot in the San Ysidro 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.
Palmira Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.51
Casa De FloresSecure Your Future Home Today ¤ 2 BD- 2 BA Wait...2BR,2BA$3.05
Ocean BreezePlan B | 2x12BR,1BA$3.23
The Village1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.09
Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing3501 -Studio - 60% AMIStudio ,1BA$4.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Tijuana River Valley, San Diego, CA

Ranked #121

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tijuana River Valley Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Tijuana River Valley?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tijuana River Valley is under $2,586.

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

The cheapest apartment in Tijuana River Valley is Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Tijuana River Valley costs $2,186.

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 15 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 $1,160 which is $1,026 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tijuana River Valley.

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