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

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3942 8th Ave
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$995 - $1,450
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$845 - $1,300
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$995 - $1,450
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3942 8th Ave

3942 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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$1,575 - $1,695

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3960 Florida St

San DiegoCA92104

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Villa Pacifica
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$1,995 - $2,295
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$1,990 - $2,290
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Villa Pacifica

3630 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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The Warwick
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$2,060 - $2,705
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$2,050 - $2,695
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The Warwick

606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Indiana Palms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Indiana Palms

3621 Indiana StSan Diego, CA 92103
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3829 Georgia St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3829 Georgia St

3829 Georgia StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Studios on 6th
Studio Apartments

Studios on 6th

3560 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Texas Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Texas Street

4118 Texas StSan Diego, CA 92104
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Washington Crossing
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Crossing

1445 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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4070 Georgia St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4070 Georgia St

4070 Georgia StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Kalos Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kalos Apartments

3783-3825 Florida StSan Diego, CA 92104

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Arbor Terrace
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Terrace

3701 Florida StSan Diego, CA 92104
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Cypress Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Terrace

2030-2032 Cypress AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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1021 Hayes Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1021 Hayes Ave

1021 Hayes AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Sapphire Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sapphire Apartments

1440 Lincoln AveSan 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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3942 8th AveStudioStudio,$995
The MarquisThe UniversityStudio,1BA$1,450
Studios on 6th3560 studiosStudio,1BA$1,595
55+ Senior Living- Georgia Regency Apartments2121BR,1BA$1,695
Park View HillcrestStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
DupletStudio / 1 Bath - FStudio,1BA$1,995
10th and R0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,995
Sleepy Hollow Apartments4201 Building 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,995
Hillcrest Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,998
Sapphire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lofts at 734 University AveHuge Loft UnitsStudio ,1BA$1.72
3722 Florida St, Unit 33722 Florida St3BR,2.5BA$2.53
Park DiplomatTwo Bedrooms - One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.77
Louisiana (Schmidt)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.74
The AndersonUnit 142BR,1BA$3.24
Florida Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.33
Sapphire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.86
3550 Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.83
Eitol TowersEitol2171BR,1BA$3.83
55+ Senior Living- Georgia Regency Apartments2121BR,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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