Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Balboa Park Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (114 Rentals)

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1808 Third Ave

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Versa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Versa

2355 Via AltaSan Diego, CA 92108
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Santa Fe Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Fe Manor

3835 Swift AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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14th Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

14th Street

1028 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Casa De Lago
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Casa De Lago

4145 Iowa StSan Diego, CA 92104
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DL Dodson
1 Bedroom Apartments

DL Dodson

510 Dodson StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Metro Villas Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Villas Apartments

4031-4091 39th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Vantaggio Broadway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vantaggio Broadway

2650 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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Hillcrest Inn
Studio Apartments

Hillcrest Inn

3754 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Indiana Palms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Indiana Palms

3621 Indiana StSan Diego, CA 92103
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4576-4580 32nd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4576-4580 32nd St

4576-4580 32nd StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Aldea at Hamilton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aldea at Hamilton

3962 Hamilton StSan Diego, CA 92104
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630 W Washington St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

630 W Washington St

630 W Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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563 22nd St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

563 22nd St

563 22nd StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Balboa Park, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 3942 8th Ave priced from $1,050. Peachtree Inn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,062. Here are the most affordable Balboa Park apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3942 8th AveStudioStudio,$1,050
Peachtree InnStandardStudio,1BA$1,062
Vantaggio Little ItalySmall full size bedStudio,1BA$1,450
Windsor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
2715 44th StStudio (nr)Studio,1BA$1,550
WLA Windsor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550
Union GrantvilleB102BR,2BA$1,595
2855-2865 A StStudio NRStudio,1BA$1,599
The Marquis at HillcrestThe UniversityStudio,1BA$1,600
Horton 4th AvenueStudiosStudio,1BA$1,602

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Balboa Park, CA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Balboa Park area is the $2.20 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 $3,950. The second greatest value Balboa Park apartment is the 3x2 Model at South Park Place starting at $3,895 with a $2.57 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6745 S Elman St, Unit 6745 S Elman6745 S Elman St3BR,2BA$2.20
South Park Place3x23BR,2BA$2.57
Lofts at 734 University AveHuge Loft Units1BR,1BA$2.27
Arrive Broadway LoftsBond StudioStudio ,1BA$2.65
4587 Craigie St4587 Craigie St2BR,1BA$2.56
Horton 4th Avenue1BD1BR,1BA$2.69
787 11th Ave, Unit 787 11th Avenue787 11th Ave2BR,1BA$2.34
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.23
Where Convenience meets Comfort at the LeoOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.70
Golden Glen Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$2.68

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Balboa Park, San Diego, CA

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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 a cheap apartment in Balboa Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Balboa Park is under $1,602.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Balboa Park?

The cheapest apartment in Balboa Park is 2707 Highland Ave which is listed at $1,699, while the average apartment in Balboa Park costs $5,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Balboa Park?

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 30 regular apartments in Balboa Park 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 Balboa Park?

Cheap apartments in Balboa Park have an average cost of $1,123 which is $4,377 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Balboa Park.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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