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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Balboa Park Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $400 (79 Rentals)
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Vantaggio Suites Hillcrest
819 University AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Vantaggio Little Italy
1736 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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4219 Marlborough Ave, Unit 1
4219 Marlborough AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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3895 Harney St, Unit 3895 Harney St upstairs
3895 Harney StSan Diego, CA 92110
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2401-2415 G St.
2401 G StSan Diego, CA 92102
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The Marquis at Hillcrest
1751 University AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Horton 4th Avenue
808 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Hilltop Terrace
4166 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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470 20th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Balboa Park, San Diego, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Balboa Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balboa Park Studio Apartments | $2,656 | $1,062 | $10,000+ |
| Balboa Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,204 | $962 | $10,000+ |
| Balboa Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,432 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| Balboa Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,808 | $1,586 | $10,000+ |
| Balboa Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,727 | $850 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 79 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Balboa Park Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Balboa Park Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Balboa Park area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Peachtree Inn priced from $1,062. The Eldorado Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Balboa Park apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peachtree Inn | Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,062 |
| The Eldorado Manor | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Vantaggio Little Italy | Small full size bed | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Island Flats | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| WLA Windsor | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| 509 Park Blvd | Studio With Washer Dryer | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Union Grantville | B10 | 2BR,2BA | $1,595 |
| Windsor Apartments | Studio - Basement | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 2330 Union St | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| The Marquis at Hillcrest | The University | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Balboa Park, CA
As of February 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Balboa Park area is the $2.34 price per square foot 6745 S Elman St Model at 6745 S Elman St, Unit 6745 S Elman in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,195. The second greatest value Balboa Park apartment is the 3x2 Model at South Park Place starting at $3,495 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Balboa Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6745 S Elman St, Unit 6745 S Elman | 6745 S Elman St | 3BR,2BA | $2.34 |
| South Park Place | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.30 |
| 2433 Front St, Unit 2 Bed 1 Bath 1400 sqft | 2433 Front St | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Lofts at 734 University Ave | Huge Loft Units | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| Viridian Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| Stanton House Apartments | 1 bedroom, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| Villa De Oro Apartments | 2 bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| 787 11th Ave, Unit 787 11th Avenue | 787 11th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Horton 4th Avenue | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $2.28 |
| The Eldorado Manor | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Best Local Schools in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
San Diego International Studies
San Diego Unified School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1181)
9 out of 10
Roosevelt International Middle
San Diego Unified School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (761)
5 out of 10
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Best Local Schools in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
San Diego International Studies
San Diego Unified School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1181)
9 out of 10
Roosevelt International Middle
San Diego Unified School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (761)
5 out of 10
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Balboa Park, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Balboa Park Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Balboa Park?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Balboa Park is at Peachtree Inn listed at $1,062.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Balboa Park Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Balboa Park Apartment is $1,400 at The Eldorado Manor.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Balboa Park Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Balboa Park is starting from $1,595 at Union Grantville.
What is the most affordable Balboa Park Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Balboa Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 3167 Market and starts from $2,929.
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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
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