
Cheap Homes for Rent in Uptown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,600 (12 Rentals)
Cheap Homes in the Uptown San Diego area of San Diego.


1646 Brookes Ave

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4127 Florida St

4353 Texas St

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Uptown San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Uptown San Diego?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Uptown San Diego 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,352 | $2,340 | $6,300 |
Uptown San Diego 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,950 | $5,950 | $5,950 |
Uptown San Diego 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Uptown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 $1,050. Tenney has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,206. Here are the most affordable Uptown San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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3942 8th Ave | Studio | Studio, | $1,050 |
Tenney | S-BRA | Studio,1BA | $1,206 |
The Marquis at Hillcrest | The University | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
Studios on 6th | 3560 studios | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Georgia Modern | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,965 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown San Diego, CA
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown San Diego area is the $2.27 price per square foot Huge Loft Units Model at Lofts at 734 University Ave in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Uptown San Diego apartment is the Two Bedroom - Two Bathrooms Model at Park Diplomat starting at $3,295 with a $3.26 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lofts at 734 University Ave | Huge Loft Units | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Park Diplomat | Two Bedroom - Two Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $3.26 |
1718 Robinson Ave, Unit 1718 | 1718 Robinson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
MoDE | 2-A | 2BR,2BA | $4.18 |
4118 Texas St | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.13 |
3550 Park | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.56 |
Harvey Hillcrest | 616 | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
Summit on Georgia | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.72 |
The Anderson - Live in the heart of Hillcrest | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Uptown San Diego
What type of rentals are currently available in Uptown San Diego?
There are currently 740 Apartments for Rent in Uptown San Diego, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $6,200. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Uptown San Diego ranging from $1,650 to $6,300.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Uptown San Diego?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Uptown San Diego ranges from $1,650 to $6,300 with an average monthly rent of $3,798.
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