Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Village Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (15 Rentals)

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14th Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

14th Street

1028 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Living Q
Studio Apartments

Living Q

1903-1911 K StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Park 12 Podium
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park 12 Podium

202 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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DL Market
Studio Apartments

DL Market

1931 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102

East Village, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 Historic Sterling in Downtown San Diego! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable East Village apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Peachtree InnStandardStudio,1BA$1,062
The Historic Sterling in Downtown San Diego!Studio 380sf 101, 201, 301, 401Studio,1BA$1,699
Studios435: Furnished Studios with Modern ...0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,750
EntradaClassic - 687 Sq Ft.Studio,1BA$1,750
Where Convenience meets Comfort at the LeoOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Village, CA

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Village area is the $3.05 price per square foot 2E-1 Model at F11 East Village in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,324. The second greatest value East Village apartment is the Plan U (C2) Model at Strata starting at $3,966 with a $3.16 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
F11 East Village2E-12BR,2BA$3.05
StrataPlan U (C2)3BR,2BA$3.16
Villa De Oro Apartments2 bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.75
787 11th Ave, Unit 787 11th Avenue787 11th Ave2BR,1BA$2.34
Where Convenience meets Comfort at the LeoOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.70
Vela Apartment Homes1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.54
Market Street VillageStudioStudio ,1BA$3.22
Nova Apartment HomesStudio PlatformStudio ,1BA$3.59
City ViewPlan C1BR,1BA$3.58
Vera Cortez HillS1 (Premium)Studio ,1BA$3.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Village, San Diego, CA

Ranked #12

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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

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 Where Convenience meets Comfort at the Leo.

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 $2,200 at Villa De Oro Apartments.

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 $3,875.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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