Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (15 Rentals)

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property at 3542 Shoreline Bluff Ln

$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3542 Shoreline Bluff Ln

San DiegoCA92110

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Gables Point Loma
$2,306 - $5,757
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Gables Point Loma

3801-3811 Marquette PlSan Diego, CA 92106
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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
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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
property at 3140 Midway Dr

$2,595 - $2,650

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3140 Midway Dr

San DiegoCA92110

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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 $1,608. 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$1,608
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,000
Gables Point LomaE1BR,1BA$2,306
The Summit at Point Loma1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,469
The Californian Coastal Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western San Diego, CA

As of August 08, 2026 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 $3,075 with a $3.32 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$3.32
The Californian Coastal Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.22
Bevel ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$4.29
The Summit at Point Loma1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.69
Bowen ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$4.51
Gables Point LomaE1BR,1BA$3.84
The Presidio ApartmentsStudio - UpgradedStudio ,1BA$5.97

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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 $1,608.

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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