Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Encanto Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (23 Rentals)

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66th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

66th Street

630-636 66th StSan Diego, CA 92114
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Valencia Pointe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valencia Pointe

5930 Division StSan Diego, CA 92114
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Court Carly
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Court Carly

6001-6041 Brooklyn AveSan Diego, CA 92114

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643-661 Stork St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

643-661 Stork St

643-661 Stork StSan Diego, CA 92114
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Wyndham Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Wyndham Place

6434 Akins AveSan Diego, CA 92114

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542-568 N 60th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

542-568 N 60th St

542-568 N 60th StSan Diego, CA 92114
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617-621 N 61st St
2 Bedroom Apartments

617-621 N 61st St

617-621 N 61st StSan Diego, CA 92114
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673-675 65th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

673-675 65th St

673-675 65th StSan Diego, CA 92114
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554-564 N 61st St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

554-564 N 61st St

554-564 N 61st StSan Diego, CA 92114

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711 N 61st St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

711 N 61st St

711 N 61st StSan Diego, CA 92114
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644-650 N 62nd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

644-650 N 62nd St

644-650 N 62nd StSan Diego, CA 92114

Encanto, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Encanto Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Encanto area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ priced from $1,400. 2707 Highland Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable Encanto apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
2707 Highland Ave1/11BR,1BA$1,699
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$1,800
4960-4970 Auburn Drive2/12BR,1BA$1,999
3967 Illinois St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Encanto, CA

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Encanto area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2x2 Shared Model at Paseo Place in the in the College West neighborhood starting from $1,339. The second greatest value Encanto apartment is the 3 Bed/1 Bath Model at Potomac Square Apartments starting at $2,295 with a $2.55 price per square foot in the South Encanto neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Encanto apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Paseo Place2x2 Shared2BR,2BA$1.29
Potomac Square Apartments3 Bed/1 Bath3BR,1BA$2.55
3967 Illinois St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.93
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$2.40
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.75
2707 Highland Ave1/11BR,1BA$3.40

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Getting Around the Encanto Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

22 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Encanto Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Encanto?

The cheapest apartment in Encanto is Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Encanto costs $1,899.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Encanto?

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 3 regular apartments in Encanto that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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