Cheap Homes for Rent in San Diego County, CA from $810 (190 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in San Diego County.

property at 4454 Eastgate Mall
$950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Furnished

4454 Eastgate Mall, Unit 8

4454 Eastgate Mall
San DiegoCA92121
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property at 5027 Campanile Dr
$1,050

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

5027 Campanile Dr

San DiegoCA92115
property at 8360 Neva Ave
$1,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

8360 Neva Ave

San DiegoCA92123
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property at 4975 Tierra Baja Way
$1,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

4975 Tierra Baja Way

San DiegoCA92115

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property at 1287 White Oak Ct
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

1287 White Oak Ct

El CajonCA92020
property at 5011 63rd St
$1,300 - $7,800
1 To 6 Bedroom Rentals
Available Jan 1, 2027
Affordability

5011 63rd St

San DiegoCA92115

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property at 655 Columbia St
$1,350 - $3,400
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

655 Columbia St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 524 Longmeadow St
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Sep 7
Furnished

524 Longmeadow St

VistaCA92081
property at 165 Minot Ave
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

165 Minot Ave

Chula VistaCA91910

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property at 2314 Edgerton Dr
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

2314 Edgerton Dr

Lemon GroveCA91945

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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 Fifty Twenty-Five in the College West neighborhood priced from $719. Brayden Apartments in the Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $894. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Diego County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fifty Twenty-Five4BR/4BA - Semi Private - Elite (D)4BR,4BA$719
Brayden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$894
Arlington ApartmentsSingle Room OccupantStudio,$900
Trolley CourtStandardStudio,$974
3942 8th AveStudioStudio,$995
The Rive San Diego4x4 B4BR,4BA$1,034
Mondrian StudiosStudios - 50% AMI - Utilities includedStudio,1BA$1,050
Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!StandardStudio,1BA$1,062
Hardy Avenue ApartmentsLimited Availability- $500 Off! - Steps to SDSU...3BR,2BA$1,165

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Diego County, CA

As of September 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Diego County area is the $0.43 price per square foot 3302 Baltimore St Model at 3302 Baltimore St in the in the Clairemont neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value San Diego County apartment is the 8 Bedroom Studio Suites Model at 6nineteen starting at $1,399 with a $0.78 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.
3302 Baltimore St3302 Baltimore St1BR,1BA$0.43
6nineteen8 Bedroom Studio SuitesStudio ,1BA$0.78
5275 Reservoir Dr, Unit 5275 Reservior5275 Reservoir Dr1BR,2BA$0.78
Prisma Student Housing4BR/2BA - Vista AR4BR,2BA$0.70
Cerca Student Housing3BR/2BA - Orbit - D3BR,2BA$0.78
Victory on Paseo4BR/2BA - Penthouse4BR,2BA$1.37
The Rive San Diego2x2 B2BR,2BA$1.04
Paseo Place2x2 Shared2BR,2BA$1.30
Monte3x2 G4BR,2BA$1.14
Hardy Avenue ApartmentsLimited Availability- $500 Off! - Steps to SDSU...3BR,2BA$1.30

Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego County

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

There are currently 15097 Apartments for Rent in San Diego County, CA with pricing that ranges from $719 to $30,917. There are also 2521 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Diego County ranging from $810 to $95,000.

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 $810 to $95,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,954.

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 $1,000 to $30,917, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $50,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $719.

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