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property at 740 Edgewater Dr

$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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740 Edgewater Dr

Chula VistaCA91913

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property at 4781 73rd St

$1,200

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$1,200
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4781 73rd St

La MesaCA91942
property at 4272 Harbinson Ave

$1,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4272 Harbinson Ave

La MesaCA91942

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property at 4466 San Joaquin St

$1,400

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4466 San Joaquin St

OceansideCA92057

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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. Fifty Twenty-Five in the College West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $869. 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
Fifty Twenty-Five4BR/4BA - Semi Private - Elite (D)4BR,4BA$869
Victory on Paseo5BR/3BA - A5BR,3BA$899
Arlington ApartmentsSingle Room OccupantStudio,$900
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
Meade Avenue Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Diego County, CA

As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Diego County area is the $1.72 price per square foot Huge Loft Units Model at Lofts at 734 University Ave in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value San Diego County apartment is the 4x4 B Model at The Rive San Diego starting at $386 with a $0.23 price per square foot in the Rolando 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.
Lofts at 734 University AveHuge Loft UnitsStudio ,1BA$1.72
The Rive San Diego4x4 B4BR,4BA$0.23
Edson - Military HousingThree Bedroom- Classic3BR,2.5BA$1.67
250 B Ave, Unit 250250 B Ave1BR,1BA$1.38
Topaz3x3 A3BR,3BA$1.74
Ashwood Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.79
Fifty Twenty-Five2BR/2BA - Semi Private - Premium2BR,2BA$1.05
2949-2955 Logan Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
1221 Gonzales Way1bed1bath1BR,1BA$1.42
MBS StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$1.56

Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego County

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

There are currently 14999 Apartments for Rent in San Diego County, CA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $39,482. There are also 1902 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Diego County ranging from $850 to $55,000.

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 $850 to $55,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,159.

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 $1,050 to $23,267, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $35,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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