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2301 Acara Cir

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Cheapest Available San Diego County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Diego County, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at The Rive San Diego in the Rolando neighborhood priced from $386. Jean C. McKinney Manor in the Valencia Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $834. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Diego County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Rive San Diego4x4 B4BR,4BA$386
Jean C. McKinney Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$834
Victory on Paseo5BR/3BA - A5BR,3BA$871
Trolley CourtStandardStudio,$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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Diego County, CA

As of November 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Diego County area is the $1.74 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Stuart Mesa - Military Housing in the in the Camp Pendleton neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value San Diego County apartment is the Three Bedroom- Classic Model at Edson - Military Housing starting at $2,900 with a $1.83 price per square foot . 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.
Stuart Mesa - Military Housing4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath4BR,2.5BA$1.74
Edson - Military HousingThree Bedroom- Classic3BR,2.5BA$1.83
The Rive San Diego4x4 A4BR,4BA$1.02
Viridian LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.89
Terre at BradleySunset2BR,1BA$1.92
Topaz3x3 A3BR,3BA$1.76
Iconic on Alvarado: Off-Campus Student HousingB12BR,2BA$1.80
Pepper Creek2 Bedroom - 820sqft2BR,1BA$1.85
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 14928 Apartments for Rent in San Diego County, CA with pricing that ranges from $834 to $30,000. There are also 3106 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Diego County ranging from $650 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 $650 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $15,154.

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 $30,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $50,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

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