Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Village Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (14 Rentals)
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East Village, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Village?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Village Studio Apartments | $2,445 | $1,062 | $4,701 |
East Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,134 | $1,950 | $6,321 |
East Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,233 | $1,588 | $10,000+ |
East Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,047 | $3,355 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available East Village Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Village area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Peachtree Inn priced from $1,062. The Merian has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,255. Here are the most affordable East Village apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Peachtree Inn | Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,062 |
The Merian | SE-C (Affordable Housing) | Studio,1BA | $1,255 |
WLA 509 Park | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
233 20th St | Studio 1st Floor | Studio,1BA | $1,645 |
Studios435: Furnished Studios | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Village, CA
As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Village area is the $2.71 price per square foot B2BD Model at Strata in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,399. The second greatest value East Village apartment is the 2 bedrooms Model at Villa De Oro Apartments starting at $2,100 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Village apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Strata | B2BD | 2BR,2BA | $2.71 |
Villa De Oro Apartments | 2 bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
Market Street Village | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.22 |
350 Eleventh Ave, Unit FL4-ID37 | 350 Eleventh Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
13th & Market | Studio E1B | Studio ,1BA | $3.30 |
Jade Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.31 |
Nova Apartment Homes | Studio Platform | Studio ,1BA | $3.52 |
233 20th St | Studio 1st Floor | Studio ,1BA | $2.74 |
Vera Cortez Hill | S1 (Premium) | Studio ,1BA | $3.42 |
WLA 509 Park | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.48 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including East Village, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the East Village Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
96 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
83 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
79 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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 East Village Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Village?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Village is at Peachtree Inn listed at $1,062.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Village Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Village Apartment is $1,995 at Pinnacle on The Park.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Village Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Village is starting from $1,588 at The Merian.
What is the most affordable East Village Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Village Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pinnacle Broadway and starts from $3,885.
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