Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $995 (112 Rentals)

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property at 4180 Louisiana St
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 19
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4180 Louisiana St, Unit 2H

4180 Louisiana St
San DiegoCA92104
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The Warwick
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$2,004 - $3,099

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Base Rent$2,004 - $3,099

Total Monthly Price$2,004 - $3,099
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The Warwick

606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Park Diplomat
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$2,025 - $3,854

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Base Rent$2,025 - $3,854

Total Monthly Price$2,025 - $3,854
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 25

Park Diplomat

1707 Essex StSan Diego, CA 92103
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property at 3950 Cleveland Ave
$2,150

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3950 Cleveland Ave, Unit 104

3950 Cleveland Ave
San DiegoCA92103
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Villa Pacifica
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$2,195 - $2,399

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Villa Pacifica

3630 6th AveSan 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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4030 Front St

4030 Front 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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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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Washington Crossing
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Crossing

1445 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Studios on 6th
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Studios on 6th

3560 6th AveSan 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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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 Terrace Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,625
Studios on 6th3560 studiosStudio, 1BA$1,695
55+ Senior Living- Georgia Regency Apartments2101BR, 1BA$1,695
Gorgeous property! Cute Units!StudioStudio, 1BA$1,745
1St Ave. 3710***1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,750
1440 Robinson Ave. Complex0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1,850
Secoya ApartmentsBeechStudio, 1BA$1,895
Hillcrest Regency 55+ CommunityOne bedroom Apt1BR, 1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown San Diego, CA

As of September 22, 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 Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Uptown San Diego apartment is the The Charm Model at The Evelyn in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting at $4,795 with a $2.76 price per square foot. 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$2.76
Sleepy Hollow Apartments4169 Building - 2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$2.51
Versailles2/12BR, 1BA$2.63
4128 Mississippi2BR/2.0BA2BR, 2BA$3.15
1st & Penn Apts - 1penn2BR/2.0BA2BR, 2BA$3.21
Arizona Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR, 1BA$2.97
4140 Cleveland Ave2 bedroom / 2 bath Rehabbed2BR, 2BA$3.17
The Margo1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$3.24
Villa Pacifica1x11BR, 1BA$3.16

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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 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 $1,895.

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

The cheapest apartment in Uptown San Diego is Redwood Terrace Apartments which is listed at $1,625, while the average apartment in Uptown San Diego costs $3,510.

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 181 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 $2,100 which is $1,410 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown San Diego.

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