444 G St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront Condos Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $796 (122 Rentals)
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$900 - $1,600Studio Apartments Available Now
Arlington Apartments
701 7th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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$974 - $1,029Studio Apartments Available Now
Trolley Court
940 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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$1,062 - $1,230
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Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!
901 F StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$1,300 - $2,167Studio Apartments Available Now
Island Village Apartments
1245 Market StSan Diego, CA 92101
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830 Park Blvd
830 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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MBS Studios
744 G StSan Diego, CA 92101
3409 Union St
San DiegoCA92103
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$1,450Studio Apartments Available Now
1562 Seventh Ave, Unit 307
1562 Seventh AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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$1,450 - $1,800Studio Apartments Available Now
Vantaggio Little Italy
1736 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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WLA Windsor
843 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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$1,475 - $1,860Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community
1455 2nd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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$1,550 - $2,700Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Barcelona
326 Juniper StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Windsor Apartments
1808 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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$1,625 - $2,2451 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Redwood Terrace
225 Redwood StSan Diego, CA 92103
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$1,650Studio Apartments Available Now
The Helm - Affordable Housing
191 W Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$1,749 - $3,200Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Horton 4th Avenue
808 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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$1,856 - $4,506
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Thorn Collection
504 Thorn StSan Diego, CA 92103
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$1,872 - $2,600Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Market Street Square
606 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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$1,878 - $2,4721 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Atmosphere Apartments
1453 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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$1,895Studio Apartment Available Now
3506 Columbia St, Unit B
3506 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92103
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$1,895 - $1,945Studio Apartments Available Now
City Lofts
2230 Albatross StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$1,934 - $5,274
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Arrive 625 Broadway
625 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
230 W Cedar St
San DiegoCA92101
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Greystone Lofts
303-319 MarketSan Diego, CA 92101
1643 6th Ave, Unit 414
1643 6th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
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1055 6th Ave
1055 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,015 - $3,646
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Tenth&G
707 10th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,059 - $12,144
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800 Broadway
800 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,110 - $4,180Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
600 Front Apartments
600 Front StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,163 - $7,242
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Diega
702 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,195 - $3,575Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Harborview Apartment Homes
820 W G StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,197 - $4,951Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Idea1 Apartments
899 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,201 - $2,967Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 17
Koll Center
505 W BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,206 - $5,955Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Rey
801 A StSan Diego, CA 92101
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777 Sixth Ave, Unit 421
777 Sixth AveSan Diego, CA 92101
530-32 W Ivy St
San DiegoCA92101
2687 Reynard Way
San DiegoCA92103
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The Billboard Lofts
320 W Ash StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,399 - $4,853Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
AVA Balboa Park
3288 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,429 - $2,989Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Arrive Broadway Lofts
1007 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
1941 Columbia St
San DiegoCA92101
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$2,465 - $4,0451 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Il Palazzo Apartments
2040 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,494 - $4,575
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Elan Luxo II
1907 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
3176-3182 Reynard Way
San DiegoCA92103
1560 Tenth Ave
San DiegoCA92101
889 Date St, Unit 143
889 Date St
San DiegoCA92101
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$2,497 - $4,920Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
F11 East Village
1110 F StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,545 - $6,102Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 21
Flora + Fauna
2191 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,557 - $4,732
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Ancora Apartments
110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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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 | $2,530 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront Condos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,492 | $1,625 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront Condos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,547 | $2,244 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront Condos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,361 | $2,472 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 122 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 |
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| Arlington Apartments | Single Room Occupant | Studio, | $900 |
| Trolley Court | Standard | Studio, | $974 |
| Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units! | Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,062 |
| Mitchell Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Island Village Apartments | Studio ALL UTILITIES Included | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Tenth Avenue | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| 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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront Condos, CA
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterfront Condos area is the $3.08 price per square foot 9 H Penthouse Model at Imperial Tower Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $6,000. The second greatest value Waterfront Condos apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at South Mission Hills Apartment starting at $2,895 with a $2.41 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. |
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| Imperial Tower Apartments | 9 H Penthouse | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.08 |
| South Mission Hills Apartment | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.41 |
| 5th Ave-2417-2431 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| 2253 Curlew St, Unit Curlew st | 2253 Curlew St | 6BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| Villa Maria Apartments | Two Bedroom in Little Italy / San Diego | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.12 |
| MBS Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.56 |
| Horton 4th Avenue | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| Arrive Broadway Lofts | Quarter 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| India and Kettner Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| Atmosphere Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
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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 $1,475.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waterfront Condos?
The cheapest apartment in Waterfront Condos is Tenth Avenue which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Waterfront Condos costs $3,484.
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 116 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 $580 which is $2,904 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterfront Condos.
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