Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Darnall Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (4 Rentals)

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Darnall, CA

As of March 09, 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
Celsius Apartments2x1 C2BR,1BA$3.06
4516-4540 60th Street2/22BR,2BA$3.04
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
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Darnall, San Diego, CA

Ranked #99

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Darnall?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Darnall is at Towle Ct listed at $1,599.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Darnall Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Darnall Apartment is $1,400 at Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Darnall is starting from $2,195 at 7137 Waite Dr..

What is the most affordable Darnall Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Darnall Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Chollas Heights Military Housing and starts from $2,950.

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