Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (7 Rentals)

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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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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 $1,118. Loma Portal has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Western San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Presidio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,118
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,000
Gables Point LomaE1BR,1BA$2,233

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western San Diego, CA

As of November 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Western San Diego area is the $2.95 price per square foot 2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath Model at Loma Portal in the in the Midway District neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Western San Diego apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Loma Village Apartments starting at $2,975 with a $3.21 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.
Loma Portal2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.95
Loma Village Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.21
Loft2015 ApartmentsAllure- Townhome2BR,1.5BA$3.66
Arrive Mission ValleySegovia1BR,1BA$3.99
The Summit at Point Loma1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.43
Gables Point LomaF1BR,1BA$3.90
Bowen ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$4.33
Bevel ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$5.14
The Presidio ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.85

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Western San Diego, San Diego, CA

Ranked #69

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

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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 $1,118.

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 $2,558 at Gables Point Loma.

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