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Wooded Area, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wooded Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wooded Area area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at The Presidio Apartments priced from $1,508. Overlook Point Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Wooded Area apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Presidio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,508
Overlook Point ApartmentsStudio (Upgraded Flooring)Studio,1BA$1,650
Surfcaster ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,899
Mar at SeasideStudioStudio,1BA$1,928
Elan Loma HighlandsOptimoStudio,1BA$1,945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wooded Area, CA

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wooded Area area is the $3.15 price per square foot 433 E Ave Model at 433 E Ave, Unit C in the in the Wooded Area neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value Wooded Area apartment is the 3613 Keating St Model at 3613 Keating St, Unit 3613 starting at $3,995 with a $3.20 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wooded Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
433 E Ave, Unit C433 E Ave3BR,2.5BA$3.15
3613 Keating St, Unit 36133613 Keating St2BR,1BA$3.20
Loma Palisades3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$2.65
Villa Point Loma2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.67
Loma Portal2 Bedroom/2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.90
Nimitz CrossingThe Azure2BR,2BA$3.68
Loft2015 ApartmentsAlta- Townhome2BR,2BA$2.91
Loma Village Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.15
Elan The ParkAspire1BR,1BA$3.71
The Summit at Point Loma1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wooded Area, San Diego, CA

Ranked #46

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Wooded Area Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wooded Area Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Wooded Area?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wooded Area is under $2,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wooded Area?

The cheapest apartment in Wooded Area is The Presidio Apartments which is listed at $1,921, while the average apartment in Wooded Area costs $4,431.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wooded Area?

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 7 regular apartments in Wooded Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Wooded Area?

Cheap apartments in Wooded Area have an average cost of $271 which is $4,160 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wooded Area.

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