Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chollas Creek Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (3 Rentals)

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Bandar Salaam
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bandar Salaam

3810 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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Towle Ct
Studio Apartments

Towle Ct

5101 Towle CtSan Diego, CA 92105
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Chollas Creek, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chollas Creek, CA

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chollas Creek area is the $3.18 price per square foot Two Bedroom B Model at Pacific Cove in the in the City Heights neighborhood starting from $2,305. The second greatest value Chollas Creek apartment is the 1B Model at VORA LUX starting at $2,649 with a $3.78 price per square foot in the College West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chollas Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pacific CoveTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$3.18
VORA LUX1B1BR,1BA$3.78
IMT Mission ValleyA11BR,1BA$3.51
River Run VillagePlan 11BR,1BA$4.21
AZUL North ParkS1Studio ,1BA$4.75
Vora Mission ValleyA1Studio ,1BA$4.56
Union GrantvilleS1Studio ,1BA$4.39
Parkline North ParkStudio CStudio ,1BA$5.56

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chollas Creek, San Diego, CA

Ranked #75

Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Chollas Creek Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chollas Creek Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Chollas Creek?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chollas Creek is under $2,748.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chollas Creek?

The cheapest apartment in Chollas Creek is Union Grantville which is listed at $2,250, while the average apartment in Chollas Creek costs $3,360.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chollas Creek?

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 23 regular apartments in Chollas Creek that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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