
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (37 Rentals)
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The Marquis

3960 Florida St

55+ Senior Living- Georgia Regency Apartments

2111 Wightman St

Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community

1833 University Ave

1827 University Ave

3553-57 Alabama St
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Villa Pacifica

Duplet

Park View Hillcrest

10th and R

Hillcrest Place

Park Diplomat

1831 University Ave

8th and U

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Texas Street

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4070 Georgia St

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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 | $2,381 | $995 | $3,300 |
| Uptown San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,080 | $1,500 | $6,570 |
| Uptown San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,236 | $2,200 | $7,433 |
| Uptown San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,457 | $3,800 | $6,900 |
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There are currently 37 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. The Marquis has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. 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 |
| The Marquis | The University | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Studios on 6th | 3560 studios | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 55+ Senior Living- Georgia Regency Apartments | 212 | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Park View Hillcrest | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Duplet | Studio / 1 Bath - F | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| 10th and R | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Sleepy Hollow Apartments | 4201 Building 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Hillcrest Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,998 |
| Sapphire Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown San Diego, CA
As of March 25, 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 in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Uptown San Diego apartment is the 3722 Florida St Model at 3722 Florida St, Unit 3 starting at $3,800 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. 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 |
| 3722 Florida St, Unit 3 | 3722 Florida St | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.53 |
| Park Diplomat | Two Bedrooms - One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Louisiana (Schmidt) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| The Anderson | Unit 14 | 2BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| Florida Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Sapphire Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| 3550 Park | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
| Eitol Towers | Eitol217 | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
| 55+ Senior Living- Georgia Regency Apartments | 212 | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown San Diego Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Uptown San Diego?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Uptown San Diego is at 3942 8th Ave listed at $995.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown San Diego Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown San Diego Apartment is $1,695 at 55+ Senior Living- Georgia Regency Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Uptown San Diego Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Uptown San Diego is starting from $2,195 at Louisiana (Schmidt).
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