Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Golden Hill Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (29 Rentals)

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2566 B St
from $1,9951 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

2566 B St

2566 B StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Vantaggio Broadway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vantaggio Broadway

2650 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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2525 Broadway
Studio Apartments

2525 Broadway

2525 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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563 22nd St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

563 22nd St

563 22nd StSan Diego, CA 92102
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DL Market
Studio Apartments

DL Market

1931 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102

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Town Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Town Pines

3013 C StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Lions Gate
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lions Gate

1231 25th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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2401-2415 G St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

2401-2415 G St.

2401 G StSan Diego, CA 92102
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2627 C St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2627 C St

2627 C StSan Diego, CA 92102
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3167 Market
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3167 Market

3167 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102
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2588 Broadway
1 Bedroom Apartments

2588 Broadway

2588 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Golden Glen ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
E StreetE Street 01Studio,1BA$1,695
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,900
3167 Market11BR,1BA$1,945
C30Studio ADUStudio,1BA$1,995
Estudios de StansonStudio FurnishedStudio,1BA$2,000
Villa De Oro Apartments2 bedrooms2BR,1BA$2,100
ALXS5Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3093 Broadway2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.09
Pinnacle on The ParkPINNACLE ON THE PARK 2F2BR,2BA$3.99
The Noble2x1 East Facing R2BR,1BA$3.74
Villa De Oro Apartments2 bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.63
GemaA11BR,1BA$4.26
The Irving100, 101, 108, 202, 204, 206, 207, 208, 210, 30...1BR,1BA$3.83
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.45
Golden Glen ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.11
C30Studio ADUStudio ,1BA$4.21
3167 Market11BR,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

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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