
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $995 (112 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Uptown San Diego area of San Diego.


Hillcrest Inn

Hilltop Terrace

Redwood Terrace Apartments

Above the Boulevard / Mississippi 5

55+ Senior Living- Georgia Regency Apartments

Canyon Breeze

4180 Louisiana St, Unit 2H

4379 Hamilton St

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3665-3669 First Ave.

4409-4413 Alabama St

The Marquis

4323 1/2 Cleveland Ave

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Canyonwood Apartments

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The Warwick

1533-1533 Madison Ave

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3776 Alabama St, Unit C212

1520 Tyler House

3950 Cleveland Ave

3950 Cleveland Ave, Unit 104

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Canopy North Park

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3911 Oregon St

Villa Marquette

1819 University Ave

3808 1/2-3944-3942 Third Ave

4222 Georgia St, Unit 1

The Nash

Aldea at Hamilton

3796 Alabama St

Vantaggio Suites Hillcrest

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3824 Fourth Avenue

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Texas Street

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Uptown San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,489 | $1,250 | $3,450 |
| Uptown San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,359 | $1,625 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,306 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,361 | $3,854 | $5,300 |
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There are currently 112 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Uptown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Uptown San Diego Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown San Diego area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at 3942 8th Ave priced from $995. Hillcrest Inn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Uptown San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3942 8th Ave | Studio | Studio, | $995 |
| Hillcrest Inn | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,250 |
| Redwood Terrace Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,625 |
| Studios on 6th | 3560 studios | Studio, 1BA | $1,695 |
| 55+ Senior Living- Georgia Regency Apartments | 210 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,695 |
| Gorgeous property! Cute Units! | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,745 |
| 1St Ave. 3710*** | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,750 |
| 1440 Robinson Ave. Complex | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $1,850 |
| Secoya Apartments | Beech | Studio, 1BA | $1,895 |
| Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community | One bedroom Apt | 1BR, 1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown San Diego, CA
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown San Diego area is the $1.72 price per square foot Huge Loft Units Model at Lofts at 734 University Ave in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Uptown San Diego apartment is the The Charm Model at The Evelyn in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting at $4,795 with a $2.76 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown San Diego apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts at 734 University Ave | Huge Loft Units | Studio, 1BA | $1.72 |
| The Evelyn | The Charm | 2BR, 2BA | $2.76 |
| Sleepy Hollow Apartments | 4169 Building - 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $2.51 |
| Versailles | 2/1 | 2BR, 1BA | $2.63 |
| 4128 Mississippi | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR, 2BA | $3.15 |
| 1st & Penn Apts - 1penn | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR, 2BA | $3.21 |
| Arizona Street Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $2.97 |
| 4140 Cleveland Ave | 2 bedroom / 2 bath Rehabbed | 2BR, 2BA | $3.17 |
| The Margo | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $3.24 |
| Villa Pacifica | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $3.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown San Diego Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Uptown San Diego?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown San Diego is under $1,895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown San Diego?
The cheapest apartment in Uptown San Diego is Redwood Terrace Apartments which is listed at $1,625, while the average apartment in Uptown San Diego costs $3,510.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown San Diego?
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 181 regular apartments in Uptown San Diego 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 Uptown San Diego?
Cheap apartments in Uptown San Diego have an average cost of $2,100 which is $1,410 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown San Diego.
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