
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bay Terraces Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (10 Rentals)
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Bay Terraces, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bay Terraces?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bay Terraces Studio Apartments | $1,857 | $1,447 | $2,195 |
Bay Terraces 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,995 | $768 | $2,905 |
Bay Terraces 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,636 | $912 | $4,320 |
Bay Terraces 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,764 | $1,037 | $4,320 |
Bay Terraces 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,949 | $3,579 | $4,320 |
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Cheapest Available Bay Terraces Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bay Terraces area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 900-910 Manchester St priced from $1,446. Southern Highlands has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,447. Here are the most affordable Bay Terraces apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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900-910 Manchester St | 1/1 Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,446 |
Southern Highlands | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,447 |
View | Spectacle | 1BR,1BA | $1,777 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay Terraces, CA
As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bay Terraces area is the $3.09 price per square foot byvb1 Model at Bayview Hills – Military Housing in the in the Bay Terraces neighborhood starting from $3,579. The second greatest value Bay Terraces apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Union Apartments starting at $3,100 with a $2.97 price per square foot in the Bay Terraces neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bay Terraces apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Bayview Hills – Military Housing | byvb1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.09 |
Union Apartments | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.97 |
Bonita Cedars | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
Park Bonita | 2 Bed 2 Bath B | 2BR,2BA | $3.32 |
Rancho Vista | 2/1 A | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Valle at Canyon | Savannah | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
View | Spectacle | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
900-910 Manchester St | 1/1 Small | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Southern Highlands | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.41 |
Comfortable, Modern Living | 485-08 | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBay Terraces, San Diego, CA
Ranked #74
Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Bay Terraces Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
56 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
30 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
37 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bay Terraces Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bay Terraces?
The cheapest apartment in Bay Terraces is 900-910 Manchester St which is listed at $1,446, while the average apartment in Bay Terraces costs $3,579.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bay Terraces?
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 1 regular apartments in Bay Terraces that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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