Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (22 Rentals)

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City Heights - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in San Diego by our , Local Expert Hayden Goldberg. See how it ranks!

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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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Bandar Salaam
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bandar Salaam

3810 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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50th Street Villas
3 Bedroom Apartments

50th Street Villas

3845 50th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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SF Twin Palms
1 Bedroom Apartments

SF Twin Palms

4147 48th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4067 47th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

4067 47th Street

4067 47th StSan Diego, CA 92105

Cheapest Available City Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Heights area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Towle Ct priced from $1,549. 2707 Highland Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable City Heights apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towle Ct0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,549
2707 Highland Ave1/11BR,1BA$1,650
4058 51st St1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - A1BR,1BA$1,699
4045 47th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,700
SF Casa Royale1/11BR,1BA$1,749

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Heights, CA

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Heights area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3635 Cherokee Ave Model at 3635 Cherokee Ave in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value City Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at The Ridge Apartments starting at $2,400 with a $2.59 price per square foot in the Mt Hope neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3635 Cherokee Ave3635 Cherokee Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.04
The Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.59
Summit on Iowa2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.72
4463 Home Avenue Unit 2, Unit City Heights Condo4463 Home Avenue Unit 22BR,1.5BA$3.64
4058 51st St1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - A1BR,1BA$2.27
SF Laurel2/12BR,1BA$3.07
Lantana Hills Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath Garage1BR,1BA$3.18
Parkview Terrace1 Bedroom & 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.90
2707 Highland Ave1/11BR,1BA$3.30
Pacific CoveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.89

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in City Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in City Heights is at Towle Ct listed at $1,549.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom City Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom City Heights Apartment is $1,650 at 2707 Highland Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom City Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in City Heights is starting from $1,945 at 3555-3565 42nd St.

What is the most affordable City Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap City Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at South Park Place and starts from $3,895.

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