Cheap Homes for Rent in Waterfront Condos Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,700 (15 Rentals)

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property at 1080 Park Blvd

$1,950 - $7,490

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1080 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 1435 India St

$2,150 - $2,885

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1435 India St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 889 Date St

$2,275 - $2,650

1 Bedroom Rentals

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889 Date St

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 777 Sixth Ave

$2,350 - $3,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

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777 Sixth Ave

San DiegoCA92101
property at 2870 Fourth Ave

$2,395 - $3,495

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2870 Fourth Ave

San DiegoCA92103
property at 426 Fir St

$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

426 Fir St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1441 Ninth Ave

$2,595 - $5,995

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1441 Ninth Ave

San DiegoCA92101

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Waterfront Condos, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trolley CourtStandardStudio,$974
Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!StandardStudio,1BA$1,062
Island Village ApartmentsStudio ALL UTILITIES IncludedStudio,1BA$1,300
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Vantaggio Little ItalySmall full size bedStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront Condos, CA

As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterfront Condos area is the $2.73 price per square foot Large 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Koll Center in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,870. The second greatest value Waterfront Condos apartment is the 889 Date St Model at 889 Date St, Unit 541 starting at $3,500 with a $3.60 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Koll CenterLarge 2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.73
889 Date St, Unit 541889 Date St1BR,2BA$3.60
600 Front Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.20
Horton 4th Avenue1BD1BR,1BA$2.60
Pacific Vu ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.81
Arrive Broadway LoftsBvilding StudioStudio ,1BA$2.92
Viridian LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.26
Vera Cortez HillS1 (Premium)Studio ,1BA$3.31
The Helm - Affordable HousingStudioStudio ,1BA$3.54
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio ,1BA$3.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Waterfront Condos, San Diego, CA

Ranked #10

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterfront Condos

What type of rentals are currently available in Waterfront Condos?

There are currently 582 Apartments for Rent in Waterfront Condos, CA with pricing that ranges from $974 to $20,000. There are also 102 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waterfront Condos ranging from $1,750 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Waterfront Condos?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Waterfront Condos ranges from $1,750 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,101.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Waterfront Condos?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Waterfront Condos range from $3,095 to $20,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,995 to $12,060. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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