
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront Condos Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (101 Rentals)
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Trolley Court

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Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!

444 G St

Island Village Apartments

830 Park Blvd

MBS Studios

Vantaggio Little Italy

WLA Windsor

1455 Second Ave
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Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

850 State St

1562 Seventh Ave, Unit 307

1562 Seventh Ave, Unit 207

Barcelona

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Redwood Terrace

The Helm - Affordable Housing

Horton 4th Avenue

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Thorn Collection

2802-2820 Sixth Ave

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Market Street Square

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Tenth&G

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The Rey

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1643 6th Ave, Unit 414
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Koll Center

900 F Street

1055 6th Ave

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625 Broadway

777 Sixth Ave, Unit 421

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Gema

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800 Broadway
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Imperial Tower Apartments

875 G St, Unit 513

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2913 Union St, Unit 2913 1/2

889 Date St, Unit 143

2687 Reynard Way

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2330 1st Ave, Unit Bankers Hill Condo With Downtown Views

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Diega

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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 | $2,591 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront Condos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,504 | $1,475 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront Condos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,504 | $2,119 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront Condos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,291 | $2,335 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 101 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 Arlington Apartments priced from $900. Trolley Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $974. Here are the most affordable Waterfront Condos apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Apartments | Single Room Occupant | Studio, | $900 |
| Trolley Court | Standard | Studio, | $974 |
| Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units! | Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,062 |
| Island Village Apartments | Studio ALL UTILITIES Included | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| MBS Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| WLA Windsor | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Vantaggio Little Italy | Small full size bed | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
| Redwood Terrace | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Windsor Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront Condos, CA
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterfront Condos area is the $2.29 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at Fifth & Olive in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Waterfront Condos apartment is the B8 Model at Tenth&G starting at $3,087 with a $3.06 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifth & Olive | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.29 |
| Tenth&G | B8 | 2BR,2BA | $3.06 |
| Villa Maria Apartments | Two Bedroom in Little Italy / San Diego | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.12 |
| MBS Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.56 |
| Market Street Square | Large 1 Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| Vera Cortez Hill | A1 (Premium) | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Koll Center | Large 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| 2140-2144 1st Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Atmosphere Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Horton 4th Avenue | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $2.95 |
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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 $1,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waterfront Condos?
The cheapest apartment in Waterfront Condos is Redwood Terrace which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Waterfront Condos costs $9,506.
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 67 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 $312 which is $9,194 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterfront Condos.
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