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Cheapest Available San Diego County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Diego County, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Jean C. McKinney Manor in the Valencia Park neighborhood priced from $834. Victory on Paseo in the College West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $871. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Diego County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jean C. McKinney Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$834
Victory on Paseo5BR/3BA - A5BR,3BA$871
Trolley CourtStandardStudio,1BA$974
3942 8th AveStudioStudio,$995
Studio 15Studios - 50% AMI - Utilities includedStudio,1BA$1,050
Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!StandardStudio,1BA$1,062
Hillcrest InnStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
The Residences at 3954 KansasOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,292
Fallbrook Trails - 55+ Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,326
Vista PalmsVista Palms 0+1sStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Diego County, CA

As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Diego County area is the $1.14 price per square foot 605 E Alvarado St Model at 605 E Alvarado St, Unit Loft in the in the South Fallbrook neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value San Diego County apartment is the 8 Bedroom Studio Suites with Balcony Model at 6nineteen starting at $2,000 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the College West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Diego County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
605 E Alvarado St, Unit Loft605 E Alvarado St2BR,1BA$1.14
6nineteen8 Bedroom Studio Suites with Balcony3BR,3BA$1.43
Fountain Estates Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.97
Prisma Student Housing4BR/2BA - View B14BR,2BA$1.03
Cerca Student Housing4BR/2BA - Globe - A4BR,2BA$1.12
Paseo Place2x2 Shared2BR,2BA$1.29
Union GrantvilleB22BR,2BA$1.96
Iconic on Alvarado: Off-Campus Student HousingB12BR,2BA$1.91
The Residences at 3954 KansasOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.72
Jean C. McKinney Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.47

Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego County

What type of rentals are currently available in San Diego County?

There are currently 14944 Apartments for Rent in San Diego County, CA with pricing that ranges from $834 to $30,000. There are also 2808 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Diego County ranging from $700 to $100,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Diego County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Diego County ranges from $700 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $12,360.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in San Diego County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in San Diego County range from $930 to $28,779, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $32,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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