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San Ysidro, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Ysidro Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Ysidro, CA is a Studio unit found at Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing in the Ocean Crest neighborhood priced from $1,375. Cerro Carmel in the Palm City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Ysidro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable HousingStudio - 50% AMIStudio,1BA$1,375
Cerro Carmel1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Vista Del Pacifico ApartmentsVista del Pacifico1BR,1BA$1,750
Casa Solcs1bd1ba1BR,1BA$1,750
Mar at ChavezDawn1BR,1BA$1,836

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Ysidro, CA and Nearby

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Ysidro area is the $2.93 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Wintergreen in the in the Nestor neighborhood starting from $3,080. The second greatest value San Ysidro apartment is the 2 x 2 B Renovated Model at The Landing at Ocean View Hills starting at $2,888 with a $2.80 price per square foot in the Sunbow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Ysidro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wintergreen3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.93
The Landing at Ocean View Hills2 x 2 B Renovated2BR,2BA$2.80
Valley Breeze Apartments2 Bedroom Plan A Laundry in Unit2BR,2BA$2.68
Hollister Creek Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.43
RiverEdge Terrace*Residence One1BR,1BA$3.01
Welcome to Pacific Point!Welcome to Pacific Point Apartments - 2 x 2 Uni...2BR,2BA$2.62
Mar at CottonwoodPalmeras1BR,1BA$2.78
Vista Del Pacifico ApartmentsVista del Pacifico1BR,1BA$2.69
Casa Solcs1bd1ba1BR,1BA$2.69
Cerro Carmel1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Ysidro

What type of rentals are currently available in San Ysidro?

There are currently 346 Apartments for Rent in San Ysidro, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,375 to $4,256. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Ysidro ranging from $1,000 to $6,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Ysidro ranges from $1,000 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,119.

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