
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront Condos Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (41 Rentals)
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Trolley Court

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Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

1556 Second Ave

830 Park 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 | $2,595 | $900 | $6,061 |
| Waterfront Condos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,384 | $1,395 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront Condos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,164 | $2,581 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront Condos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,201 | $3,095 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 41 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 |
| Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| 830 Park Blvd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Vantaggio Little Italy | Small full size bed | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| WLA Windsor | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Windsor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Redwood Terrace | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront Condos, CA
As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterfront Condos area is the $3.32 price per square foot 2427 3rd Ave Model at 2427 3rd Ave, Unit 2427 in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,650. The second greatest value Waterfront Condos apartment is the 2H-1 Model at F11 East Village starting at $3,399 with a $3.10 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2427 3rd Ave, Unit 2427 | 2427 3rd Ave | 2BR,2BA | $3.32 |
| F11 East Village | 2H-1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| Koll Center | Large 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.71 |
| MBS Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.78 |
| 600 Front Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.44 |
| Arrive Broadway Lofts | Broadway Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.93 |
| Imperial Tower Apartments | 5 C | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.12 |
| 900 F Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| Vera Cortez Hill | S1 (Premium) | Studio ,1BA | $3.38 |
| The Helm - Affordable Housing | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.44 |
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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 $1,595.
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 $5,046.
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 32 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 $351 which is $4,695 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterfront Condos.
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