Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emerald Hills Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (12 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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Parkside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside

4035 Park Haven CtSan Diego, CA 92113
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Euclid Terrace Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Euclid Terrace Apartments

240-260 Euclid AveSan Diego, CA 92114
Senior Living
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66th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

66th Street

630-636 66th StSan Diego, CA 92114

Emerald Hills, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Emerald Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Emerald Hills area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ priced from $1,400. 2715 44th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Emerald Hills apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
2715 44th StStudio (nr)Studio,1BA$1,550
2707 Highland Ave1/11BR,1BA$1,699
4519-4533 1/2 Delta Street1/11BR,1BA$1,799
ViewSpectacle1BR,1BA$1,847

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerald Hills, CA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Emerald Hills area is the $2.60 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Vista Palmera in the in the Mountain View neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Emerald Hills apartment is the 2/1 Model at 7137 Waite Dr. starting at $2,195 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the Darnall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Emerald Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vista PalmeraTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.60
7137 Waite Dr.2/12BR,1BA$2.28
Chollas Heights Military Housingcshb1.52BR,1.5BA$2.89
The Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.70
4587 Craigie St4587 Craigie St2BR,1BA$2.56
4024 Logan Ave4024 Logan Ave2BR,1BA$2.47
4388-4394 Delta Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.59
1825 Bayview Heights Dr, Unit #951825 Bayview Heights Dr2BR,1BA$2.92
ViewSpectacle1BR,1BA$2.84
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Emerald Hills, San Diego, CA

Ranked #158

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Emerald Hills Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emerald Hills Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Emerald Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Emerald Hills is Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Emerald Hills costs $3,579.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Emerald Hills?

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 1 regular apartments in Emerald Hills 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 Emerald Hills?

Cheap apartments in Emerald Hills have an average cost of $172 which is $3,407 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Emerald Hills.

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