Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (124 Rentals)

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$1,700 - $1,950

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3843 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92103

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Park Diplomat
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$2,025 - $3,850
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Park Diplomat

1707 Essex 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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The Warwick
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$2,260 - $2,815
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The Warwick

606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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MoDE
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$2,430 - $4,550
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MoDE

635 Robinson 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. Redwood Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
Sleepy Hollow Apartments4201 Building StudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Hilltop TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,748
Harvey Hillcrest214215216Studio,1BA$1,900
Parkline North ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Canyonwood Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
Fora0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,995
1520 Tyler HouseThe StudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Park View HillcrestStudioStudio,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown San Diego, CA

As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown San Diego area is the $3.26 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome Model at The Margo in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $6,018. The second greatest value Uptown San Diego apartment is the Huge Loft Units Model at Lofts at 734 University Ave starting at $3,100 with a $1.72 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.
The Margo3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome3BR,2BA$3.26
Lofts at 734 University AveHuge Loft UnitsStudio ,1BA$1.72
3722 Florida St, Unit 33722 Florida St3BR,2.5BA$2.53
The Park2X2A2BR,2BA$3.34
Park DiplomatTwo Bedroom - Two Bathrooms2BR,2BA$2.96
1st & Penn Apts - 1penn2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.00
Louisiana (Schmidt)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.56
402 Arbor Dr2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.42
Arbor Crest on FourthOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$3.55
The MarquisThe Park1BR,1BA$3.55

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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 $2,000 at The Marquis.

What is the most affordable Uptown San Diego Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Uptown San Diego Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Duplet at Hillcrest | Modern Studio & 3 Bedroom Apartments in Hillcrest and starts from $3,995.

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