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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chollas Creek?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Chollas Creek Studio Apartments | $2,208 | $1,549 | $3,434 |
Chollas Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,754 | $2,010 | $4,381 |
Chollas Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,691 | $855 | $5,138 |
Chollas Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,255 | $3,000 | $3,510 |
Chollas Creek 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,123 | $850 | $1,624 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chollas Creek, CA
As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chollas Creek area is the $2.85 price per square foot B2 Model at IMT Mission Valley in the in the College West neighborhood starting from $3,115. The second greatest value Chollas Creek apartment is the 3 BR 2 BA Model at Hardy Avenue Apartments starting at $3,510 with a $3.92 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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IMT Mission Valley | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.85 |
Hardy Avenue Apartments | 3 BR 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $3.92 |
5020 Wightman St. | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
VORA LUX | 1C | 1BR,1BA | $4.28 |
River Run Village | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.80 |
AZUL North Park | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.64 |
Pacific Cove | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.02 |
Vora Mission Valley | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.69 |
Union Grantville | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.31 |
Parkline North Park | 0x1 B | Studio ,1BA | $5.62 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleChollas Creek, San Diego, CA
Ranked #86
Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
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 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 $2,892.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chollas Creek?
The cheapest apartment in Chollas Creek is Pacific Cove which is listed at $2,010, while the average apartment in Chollas Creek costs $3,255.
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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