
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alvarado Estates Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (3 Rentals)
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4775 54th St

5634 Mary Ln Dr
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alvarado Estates?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Alvarado Estates Studio Apartments | $2,281 | $1,295 | $4,003 |
Alvarado Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,044 | $1,795 | $5,575 |
Alvarado Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,229 | $855 | $6,540 |
Alvarado Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,099 | $979 | $8,350 |
Alvarado Estates 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,596 | $850 | $5,100 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alvarado Estates, CA
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alvarado Estates area is the $2.70 price per square foot 5 Beds, 4 baths Model at 5184 Walsh Way in the in the College West neighborhood starting from $6,200. The second greatest value Alvarado Estates apartment is the Plan C2 Model at The Parker starting at $4,210 with a $2.72 price per square foot in the Grantville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alvarado Estates apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5184 Walsh Way | 5 Beds, 4 baths | 5BR,4BA | $2.70 |
The Parker | Plan C2 | 3BR,3BA | $2.72 |
Paseo Place | 2x2 Shared | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
Mission Arbor Apartments | Two Bedrooms - Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
Stadium Arms Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
IMT Mission Valley | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
Pakeva | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.08 |
Topaz | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.03 |
Gravity | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.74 |
Vora Mission Valley | A Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alvarado Estates Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Alvarado Estates?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Alvarado Estates is under $2,679.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alvarado Estates?
The cheapest apartment in Alvarado Estates is Stadium Arms Apartments which is listed at $2,200, while the average apartment in Alvarado Estates costs $9,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alvarado Estates?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 644 regular apartments in Alvarado Estates that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Alvarado Estates?
Cheap apartments in Alvarado Estates have an average cost of $889 which is $8,511 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alvarado Estates.
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