
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Golden Hill Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Golden Hill area of San Diego.


Golden Glen Apartments

2417 Market St

2430.5 E St

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Pinnacle on The Park

Villa De Oro Apartments

2966 E St

ALX
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Golden Hill, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Golden Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Golden Hill Studio Apartments | $2,830 | $1,595 | $3,950 |
Golden Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,502 | $1,292 | $10,000+ |
Golden Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,435 | $1,551 | $10,000+ |
Golden Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,422 | $3,355 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Golden Hill Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Golden Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Golden Hill area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Golden Glen Apartments priced from $1,495. E Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Golden Hill apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Golden Glen Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
E Street | E Street 01 | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Bridgeview Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
3167 Market | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,945 |
C30 | Studio ADU | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Estudios de Stanson | Studio Furnished | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
Villa De Oro Apartments | 2 bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $2,100 |
ALX | S5 | Studio,1BA | $2,189 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Golden Hill, CA
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Golden Hill area is the $3.09 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at 3093 Broadway in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Golden Hill apartment is the PINNACLE ON THE PARK 2F Model at Pinnacle on The Park starting at $3,690 with a $3.99 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Golden Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3093 Broadway | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.09 |
Pinnacle on The Park | PINNACLE ON THE PARK 2F | 2BR,2BA | $3.99 |
The Noble | 2x1 East Facing R | 2BR,1BA | $3.74 |
Villa De Oro Apartments | 2 bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
Gema | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.26 |
The Irving | 100, 101, 108, 202, 204, 206, 207, 208, 210, 30... | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
Bridgeview Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
Golden Glen Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.11 |
C30 | Studio ADU | Studio ,1BA | $4.21 |
3167 Market | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.16 |
Getting Around the Golden Hill Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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 Golden Hill Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Golden Hill?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Golden Hill is at Golden Glen Apartments listed at $1,495.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Golden Hill Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Golden Hill Apartment is $1,900 at Bridgeview Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Golden Hill Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Golden Hill is starting from $2,100 at Villa De Oro Apartments.
What is the most affordable Golden Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Golden Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 3167 Market and starts from $2,929.
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