
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (9 Rentals)
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The Presidio Apartments

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Western San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Western San Diego?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Western San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,292 | $1,033 | $4,415 |
Western San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,954 | $1,124 | $6,000 |
Western San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,552 | $2,220 | $7,605 |
Western San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,625 | $3,429 | $7,165 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Western San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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. Mariners Cove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Western San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Presidio Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,508 |
Mariners Cove Apartments | The Sunset | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Gables Point Loma | E | 1BR,1BA | $2,269 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western San Diego, CA
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Western San Diego area is the $3.43 price per square foot B1 Model at Dylan Point Loma in the in the Midway District neighborhood starting from $4,213. The second greatest value Western San Diego apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Loma Palisades starting at $3,735 with a $3.11 price per square foot in the Old Town San Diego neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Western San Diego apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Dylan Point Loma | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.43 |
Loma Palisades | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $3.11 |
The Seaton Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.17 |
Loft2015 Apartments | Allure- Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.55 |
Pacific Ridge | B | 1BR,1BA | $3.86 |
Bevel Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $4.06 |
Loma Portal | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
The Summit at Point Loma | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.85 |
Gables Point Loma | E | 1BR,1BA | $3.78 |
Mariners Cove Apartments | The Sunset Premier | 1BR,1BA | $4.07 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Western San Diego Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Western San Diego?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Western San Diego is under $2,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Western San Diego?
The cheapest apartment in Western San Diego is The Presidio Apartments which is listed at $1,921, while the average apartment in Western San Diego costs $4,745.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Western San Diego?
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 10 regular apartments in Western San Diego that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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