Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (121 Rentals)

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Park Diplomat
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$2,029 - $3,854
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Park Diplomat

1707 Essex StSan Diego, CA 92103
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The Warwick
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$2,199 - $2,803
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 11

The Warwick

606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Villa Pacifica
$2,399 - $2,403
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 17

Villa Pacifica

3630 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Rowyn
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$2,575 - $5,026
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Rowyn

3775 Sixth AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Indiana Palms
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Indiana Palms

3621 Indiana StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Aldea at Hamilton
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Aldea at Hamilton

3962 Hamilton StSan Diego, CA 92104
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4030 Front St
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4030 Front St

4030 Front StSan Diego, CA 92103

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Uptown San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3942 8th AveStudioStudio,$995
Hillcrest InnStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
Thorn CollectionStudioStudio,1BA$1,856
r40361BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,895
Secoya ApartmentsSpruceStudio,1BA$1,995
Georgia Modern0/1Studio,1BA$1,995
10th and RobinsonStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
1520 Tyler House0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,995
The MarquisThe Park1BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown San Diego, CA

As of August 08, 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 The Charm Model at The Evelyn starting at $4,995 with a $2.87 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lofts at 734 University AveHuge Loft UnitsStudio ,1BA$1.72
The EvelynThe Charm2BR,2BA$2.87
Hillcrest Summit2+22BR,2BA$2.51
Park DiplomatTwo Bedroom - Two Bathrooms2BR,2BA$3.34
1st & Penn Apts - 1penn2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.32
Hillcrest Regency 55+ CommunityTwo bedroom Apt2BR,2BA$2.69
Sleepy Hollow Apartments4225 Building - 2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.36
4328 Louisiana St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.27
Fora1/11BR,1BA$3.51
4284-4288 3rd Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.23

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Uptown San Diego, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $2,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown San Diego?

The cheapest apartment in Uptown San Diego is Redwood Terrace which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Uptown San Diego costs $3,494.

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 211 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 $2,179 which is $1,315 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown San Diego.

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