
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront Condos Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (39 Rentals)
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Market Street Square

Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!

Vantaggio Little Italy

Windsor Apartments

Horton 4th Avenue

Redwood Terrace

The Helm - Affordable Housing
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Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

900 F Street

625 Broadway

1573 Ninth Ave

The Rey

1929-1929 Fourth Ave

1767 Kettner Blvd
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Waterfront Condos, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waterfront Condos?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfront Condos Studio Apartments | $2,546 | $974 | $9,566 |
| Waterfront Condos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,413 | $1,011 | $9,960 |
| Waterfront Condos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,171 | $2,625 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront Condos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,890 | $2,782 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront Condos 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,801 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Waterfront Condos Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Waterfront Condos Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waterfront Condos area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Trolley Court priced from $974. Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,062. Here are the most affordable Waterfront Condos apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trolley Court | Standard | Studio, | $974 |
| Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units! | Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,062 |
| Vantaggio Little Italy | Small full size bed | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| WLA Windsor | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Horton 4th Avenue | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,602 |
| Redwood Terrace | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| The Helm - Affordable Housing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,737 |
| 900 F Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| City Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront Condos, CA
As of November 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterfront Condos area is the $2.96 price per square foot 2L-1 Model at F11 East Village in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,599. The second greatest value Waterfront Condos apartment is the A29L Loft + Den Model at Idea1 Apartments starting at $3,265 with a $3.44 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waterfront Condos apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| F11 East Village | 2L-1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.96 |
| Idea1 Apartments | A29L Loft + Den | 1BR,2BA | $3.44 |
| Viridian Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| 600 Front Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.20 |
| Horton 4th Avenue | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Imperial Tower Apartments | 6 C | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.18 |
| Vera Cortez Hill | A2 Premium | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Vela Apartment Homes | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
| 900 F Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| Greystone Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.21 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waterfront Condos Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Waterfront Condos?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Waterfront Condos is under $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waterfront Condos?
The cheapest apartment in Waterfront Condos is Redwood Terrace which is listed at $1,625, while the average apartment in Waterfront Condos costs $11,801.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Waterfront Condos?
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 42 regular apartments in Waterfront Condos 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 Waterfront Condos?
Cheap apartments in Waterfront Condos have an average cost of $381 which is $11,420 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterfront Condos.
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