Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (89 Rentals)

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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 - $2,803
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 7

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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Indiana Palms
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Indiana Palms

3621 Indiana StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Aldea at Hamilton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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3829 Georgia St
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3829 Georgia St

3829 Georgia StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Sapphire Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sapphire Apartments

1440 Lincoln AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Santa Fe Villas
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Santa Fe Villas

3912 Albatross StSan 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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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. Sapphire Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Uptown San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3942 8th AveStudioStudio,$995
Sapphire Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,595
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,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 House0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,795
Gorgeous property! Cute Units!StudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Thorn CollectionStudioStudio,1BA$1,856

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown San Diego, CA

As of June 24, 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 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at Fifth & Olive starting at $3,200 with a $2.29 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
Fifth & Olive2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$2.29
1441 Madison Ave2 bedrooom2BR,2BA$3.00
Hillcrest Regency 55+ CommunityTwo bedroom Apt2BR,2BA$2.69
The Margo1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.98
The Parker4, 5, 16, 171BR,1BA$3.20
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

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The Student Renter's Ultimate Guide to Finding the Perfect San Diego Neighborhood to Rent

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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 San Diego, San Diego, CA

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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 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 $1,595 at Redwood Terrace.

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 $2,395 at 4328 Louisiana St.

Expert Rental Resources

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