Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (28 Rentals)

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Gables Point Loma
$2,428 - $4,727
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Gables Point Loma

3801-3811 Marquette PlSan Diego, CA 92106
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2250 Congress St
Studio Apartments

2250 Congress St

2250 Congress StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Jefferson Villas
Studio Apartments

Jefferson Villas

2505 Jefferson StSan Diego, CA 92110

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2515 Congress St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2515 Congress St

2515 Congress StSan Diego, CA 92110
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3888 Harney St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3888 Harney St

3888 Harney StSan Diego, CA 92110
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2631 Congress St
Studio Apartments

2631 Congress St

2631 Congress StSan Diego, CA 92110
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2833 Cadiz St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2833 Cadiz St

2833 Cadiz StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Old Town Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Old Town Apartments

2225-2249 Congress StSan Diego, CA 92110
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2530 Juan St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2530 Juan St

2530 Juan StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Point Loma Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Point Loma Palms

3152 Kemper StSan Diego, CA 92110

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Kemper Street Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Kemper Street Apartments

3133-3155 Kemper StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Solis Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Solis Place

2188 San Diego AveSan Diego, CA 92110
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Las Casitas
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Las Casitas

2288 San Diego AveSan Diego, CA 92110
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Western San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 1 Bed unit found at The Presidio Apartments priced from $1,821. Bowen Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,272. Here are the most affordable Western San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Presidio ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,821
Bowen ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$2,272
Gables Point LomaE1BR,1BA$2,420
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,450
The Summit at Point Loma1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,469
Bevel ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$2,658
The Californian Coastal Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,695
Loft2015 ApartmentsAllure- Townhome2BR,1BA$2,950
Arrive Mission ValleyValencia2BR,2BA$3,209

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western San Diego, CA

As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Western San Diego area is the $3.35 price per square foot Barcelona Model at Arrive Mission Valley in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,649. The second greatest value Western San Diego apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at The Californian Coastal Apartments starting at $2,695 with a $2.95 price per square foot in the Midway District 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 ValleyBarcelona2BR,2BA$3.35
The Californian Coastal Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.95
Loft2015 ApartmentsAllure- Townhome2BR,1.5BA$3.37
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.50
The Summit at Point Loma1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.69
Bowen ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$4.39
Bevel ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$4.44
Gables Point LomaE1BR,1BA$4.05
The Presidio ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.60

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Western San Diego, San Diego, CA

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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 Bowen Apartments listed at $2,270.

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 $1,821 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 $2,800 at Loma Portal.

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