Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Darnall Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (5 Rentals)

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The Rive San Diego
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Rive San Diego

6345 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
Student Housing
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Cascade Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cascade Apartments

5826-5848 Streamview DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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Mateus Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mateus Apartments

6925 Boulevard DrLa Mesa, CA 91941
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Darnall, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Darnall Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Darnall area of San Diego, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Rive San Diego priced from $925. Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Darnall apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Rive San Diego3x3 A3BR,3BA$925
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Towle Ct0/1Studio,1BA$1,599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Darnall, CA

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Darnall area is the $2.28 price per square foot 2/1 Model at 7137 Waite Dr. in the in the Darnall neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Darnall apartment is the cshb1.5 Model at Chollas Heights Military Housing starting at $2,750 with a $2.89 price per square foot in the Oak Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Darnall apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7137 Waite Dr.2/12BR,1BA$2.28
Chollas Heights Military Housingcshb1.52BR,1.5BA$2.89
4516-4540 60th Street2/22BR,2BA$2.91
Dorchester "Call for Specials"One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.74
5831 Adelaide Ave, Unit CONDO5831 Adelaide Ave2BR,1BA$2.67
Casa La Mesa1x1 B1BR,1BA$2.92
Lantana Hills Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath Garage1BR,1BA$3.18
Hillside Terrace Apartments1X1 MRK1BR,1BA$3.41
Vista Capri East1 BR's1BR,1BA$2.83
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Darnall, San Diego, CA

Ranked #83

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Darnall Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Darnall?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Darnall is under $2,180.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Darnall?

The cheapest apartment in Darnall is Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Darnall costs $3,579.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Darnall?

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 5 regular apartments in Darnall 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 Darnall?

Cheap apartments in Darnall have an average cost of $150 which is $3,429 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Darnall.

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