
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Del Cerro Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (14 Rentals)
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Del Cerro, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Del Cerro?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Del Cerro Studio Apartments | $2,067 | $1,545 | $3,189 |
Del Cerro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,414 | $1,515 | $5,000 |
Del Cerro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,507 | $855 | $5,000 |
Del Cerro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,052 | $930 | $5,201 |
Del Cerro 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,768 | $850 | $4,900 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Del Cerro Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Del Cerro Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Del Cerro area of San Diego, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at The Rive San Diego priced from $855. 64 Forty has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,515. Here are the most affordable Del Cerro apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Rive San Diego | 4x4 B | 4BR,4BA | $855 |
64 Forty | 1 Bedroom 50A | 1BR,1BA | $1,515 |
Union Grantville | B10 | 2BR,2BA | $1,595 |
Vista Capri East | 1BR's No Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Dorado Plaza | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1,840 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Cerro, CA
As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Del Cerro area is the $2.70 price per square foot 5 Beds, 4 baths Model at 5184 Walsh Way in the in the College West neighborhood starting from $6,200. The second greatest value Del Cerro apartment is the Plan C4 Model at The Parker starting at $4,630 with a $2.76 price per square foot in the Grantville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Del Cerro apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5184 Walsh Way | 5 Beds, 4 baths | 5BR,4BA | $2.70 |
The Parker | Plan C4 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.76 |
Trio Townhomes | A1 | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.54 |
The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials" | 2+2 Plan A - REMODEL | 2BR,2BA | $2.65 |
Topaz | 3x3 A | 3BR,3BA | $2.07 |
Paseo Place | 2x2 Shared | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
Molokai (RUBS) | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
4473 Menlo Ave, Unit O | 4473 Menlo Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.60 |
Latitude Apartments at Mission Valley | Two Bedroom / Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.68 |
Dorchester "Call for Specials" | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDel Cerro, San Diego, CA
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Getting Around the Del Cerro Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
47 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
29 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 Del Cerro Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Del Cerro?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Del Cerro is under $1,895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Del Cerro?
The cheapest apartment in Del Cerro is 64 Forty which is listed at $1,515, while the average apartment in Del Cerro costs $4,690.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Del Cerro?
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 48 regular apartments in Del Cerro 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 Del Cerro?
Cheap apartments in Del Cerro have an average cost of $648 which is $4,042 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Del Cerro.
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