Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,084 (22 Rentals)

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Gables Point Loma
$2,044 - $5,710

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Gables Point Loma

3801-3811 Marquette PlSan Diego, CA 92106
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property at 5765 Friars Rd
$2,495

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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5765 Friars Rd, Unit Unit

5765 Friars Rd
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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

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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. Gables Point Loma has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,044. 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
Gables Point LomaE1BR, 1BA$2,044
Old Town (Casa de Pueblo)1BR/1.5BA1BR, 1BA$2,350
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2,450
Bevel ApartmentsS1Studio, 1BA$2,485

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western San Diego, CA

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Western San Diego area is the $3.31 price per square foot Seville Model at Arrive Mission Valley in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,409. The second greatest value Western San Diego apartment is the Allure- Townhome Model at Loft2015 Apartments in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting at $2,895 with a $3.31 price per square foot. 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 ValleySeville2BR, 2BA$3.31
Loft2015 ApartmentsAllure- Townhome2BR, 1.5BA$3.31
NauticusTwo Bedroom - C22BR, 2BA$4.93
Old Town (Casa de Pueblo)1BR/1.5BA1BR, 1.5BA$3.36
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR, 1BA$3.50
The Summit at Point Loma1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$3.72
Gables Point LomaE1BR, 1BA$3.41
Bevel ApartmentsS1Studio, 1BA$4.55
Bowen ApartmentsS1Studio, 1BA$4.65
The Presidio ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$5.87

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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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