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

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950 Ninth Ave

San DiegoCA92101

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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

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Peachtree InnStandardStudio,1BA$1,062
The MerianSE-C (Affordable Housing)Studio,1BA$1,255
WLA 509 Park0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550
233 20th StStudio 1st FloorStudio,1BA$1,645
Studios435: Furnished Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
StrataB2BD2BR,2BA$2.71
Villa De Oro Apartments2 bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.63
Market Street VillageStudioStudio ,1BA$3.22
350 Eleventh Ave, Unit FL4-ID37350 Eleventh Ave1BR,1BA$3.25
13th & MarketStudio E1BStudio ,1BA$3.30
Jade Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.31
Nova Apartment HomesStudio PlatformStudio ,1BA$3.52
233 20th StStudio 1st FloorStudio ,1BA$2.74
Vera Cortez HillS1 (Premium)Studio ,1BA$3.42
WLA 509 Park0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.48

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East Village, San Diego, CA

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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 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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