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2077 Grove Ave

San DiegoCA92154

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Cheapest Available San Ysidro Apartments for Rent

 

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. Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals! in the Sunbow neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Ysidro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing3501 -Studio - 50% AMIStudio,1BA$1,375
Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!Fully Furnished - Utilities Paid from $20951BR,1BA$1,695
Country Apartments? MOVE-IN SPECIAL – FIRST MONTH’S RENT FREE ? 1...1BR,1BA$1,995
Mar at CottonwoodPalmeras1BR,1BA$2,037
Summer Brook Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Ysidro, CA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Ysidro area is the $2.89 price per square foot C1 Model at Mason in the in the Ocean Crest neighborhood starting from $3,394. The second greatest value San Ysidro apartment is the 3-Bedroom with Washer & Dryer Model at Valley Breeze Apartments starting at $3,200 with a $2.76 price per square foot in the Nestor 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.
MasonC13BR,2.5BA$2.89
Valley Breeze Apartments3-Bedroom with Washer & Dryer3BR,2BA$2.76
Hollister Creek Apartments2/2 Upgraded Flooring and Cabinet Faces2BR,2BA$2.48
Rio Vista2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.55
Mar at GroveCoast2BR,2BA$3.10
Casa De FloresAccepting Applications for Waitlist2BR,2BA$3.05
1426 15th St, Unit B1426 15th St1BR,1BA$2.19
Oro Vista Apartments1 Month free2BR,1.5BA$3.02
Mar at CottonwoodPalmeras1BR,1BA$2.91
Summer Brook Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.97

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Ysidro

What type of rentals are currently available in San Ysidro?

There are currently 359 Apartments for Rent in San Ysidro, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $4,950. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Ysidro ranging from $1,200 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 $1,200 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,806.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in San Ysidro range from $1,922 to $4,674, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,200 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,167.

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