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Old Town Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Old Town Apartments

2225-2249 Congress StSan Diego, CA 92110
  • Utilities Included

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Cheapest Available Western San Diego Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Western San Diego area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at The Presidio Apartments priced from $1,508. Loma Portal has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,060. Here are the most affordable Western San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Presidio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,508
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,060
Gables Point LomaE1BR,1BA$2,115

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western San Diego, CA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Western San Diego area is the $3.25 price per square foot Cordova Model at Arrive Mission Valley in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,559. The second greatest value Western San Diego apartment is the Alta- Townhome Model at Loft2015 Apartments starting at $2,895 with a $3.09 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Western San Diego apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arrive Mission ValleyCordova2BR,2BA$3.25
Loft2015 ApartmentsAlta- Townhome2BR,2BA$3.09
Loma Village Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.02
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.94
The Summit at Point Loma1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.59
Bevel ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$4.60
Gables Point LomaF1BR,1BA$3.59
Bowen ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$4.35
The Presidio ApartmentsStudio - UpgradedStudio ,1BA$6.34

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Western San Diego Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Western San Diego?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Western San Diego is at The Presidio Apartments listed at $1,508.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Western San Diego Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Western San Diego Apartment is $1,921 at The Presidio Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Western San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Western San Diego is starting from $2,600 at Loma Portal.

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