Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown District San Diego, CA from $900 (127 Rentals)

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4554 Campus Ave
$1,995 - $2,495
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 3

4554 Campus Ave

4554 Campus AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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Park Diplomat
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$2,029 - $3,854
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Park Diplomat

1707 Essex StSan Diego, CA 92103
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The Warwick
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$2,054 - $2,799
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The Warwick

606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Villa Pacifica
$2,200 - $2,400
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Villa Pacifica

3630 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,250

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1270 Cleveland Ave, Unit C230

1270 Cleveland Ave
San DiegoCA92103
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1464 Essex St, Unit 7

1464 Essex St
San DiegoCA92103

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Uptown District, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown District area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at 3942 8th Ave priced from $995. Sapphire Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Uptown District apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3942 8th AveStudioStudio,$995
Sapphire Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,595
55+ Senior Living- Georgia Regency Apartments1081BR,1BA$1,645
3939 7th Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,695
Canyon Breeze1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Harvey Hillcrest207Studio,1BA$1,700
1520 Tyler HouseStudio - 103Studio,1BA$1,795
Thorn CollectionStudioStudio,1BA$1,856
DupletADU4Studio,1BA$1,895
Georgia Modern0/1Studio,1BA$1,965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown District, CA

As of June 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown District area is the $1.72 price per square foot Huge Loft Units Model at Lofts at 734 University Ave in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Uptown District apartment is the 2 bedrooom Model at 1441 Madison Ave starting at $3,600 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lofts at 734 University AveHuge Loft UnitsStudio ,1BA$1.72
1441 Madison Ave2 bedrooom2BR,2BA$3.00
The Andorra Apartments2x22BR,2BA$3.30
Hillcrest Summit ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$3.02
The Margo1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.21
Fora1/11BR,1BA$3.23
4284-4288 3rd Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.23
The Anderson1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.07
Canyon Breeze1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.08
55+ Senior Living- Georgia Regency Apartments1081BR,1BA$3.29

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

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Uptown District, San Diego, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for South Central San Diego. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Uptown District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Uptown District is at 3942 8th Ave listed at $995.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown District Apartment is $1,645 at 55+ Senior Living- Georgia Regency Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Uptown District is starting from $2,450 at 4473 Alabama St.

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