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518 Arizona St

Chula VistaCA91911

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

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1511 Seabrook Ln

San DiegoCA92139

San Diego's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about San Diego and the best places to live with original content written by our , Local Expert Hayden Goldberg

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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7025 Waite Dr

La MesaCA91941
property at 3742 6th Ave

3742 6th Ave

San DiegoCA92103
property at 3140 Midway Dr

3140 Midway Dr

San DiegoCA92110
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San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Diego, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/10/2025

Current apartment rentals in the San Diego, CA area range in price from $792 to $60,000 with an overall median price of $5,326. The three San Diego neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Castle at $1,000, Sherman Heights at $1,600, and Encanto at $999. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for San Diego Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Castle$1,450$1,0003
Sherman Heights$1,600$1,6001
Encanto$1,899$9998
Teralta West$1,950$1,9501
North Encanto$2,124$1,4007
Fox Canyon$2,200$99913
Barrio Logan$2,295$1,68811
Logan Heights$2,295$1,7758
Skyline East$2,448$1,84513
Crest$2,600$2,6001

Cheapest Available San Diego Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Diego, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at The Rive San Diego in the Rolando neighborhood priced from $855. 3942 8th Ave in the Balboa Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Diego apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Rive San Diego4x4 B4BR,4BA$855
3942 8th AveStudioStudio,$1,050
Peachtree InnStandardStudio,1BA$1,062
Vista Palms$500 OFF the first month!~Vista Palms 0+1sStudio,1BA$1,295
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Vantaggio Little ItalySmall full size bedStudio,1BA$1,450
Vista De Luna$500 OFF the first month!! Limited time only!~U...Studio,1BA$1,470

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Diego area is the $2.16 price per square foot 3 bed 2 bath Model at Spring Gardens in the in the North Bay Terraces neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value San Diego apartment is the 3635 Cherokee Ave Model at 3635 Cherokee Ave starting at $1,300 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Diego apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Spring Gardens3 bed 2 bath3BR,2BA$2.16
3635 Cherokee Ave3635 Cherokee Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.04
Topaz3x3 A3BR,3BA$2.07
Paseo Place2x2 Shared2BR,2BA$1.29
850 E. Washington Ave2/22BR,2BA$2.10
Terre at the RanchOrchard2BR,2BA$2.01
Terre at CanyonRavine2BR,2BA$2.17
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$2.09
Winter Gardens Manor9250 Winter Gardens Blvd #151BR,1BA$2.17
The Glorias ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego

What type of rentals are currently available in San Diego?

There are currently 13474 Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA with pricing that ranges from $792 to $60,000. There are also 2034 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Diego ranging from $650 to $100,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Diego?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Diego ranges from $650 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $21,844.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in San Diego?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in San Diego range from $930 to $30,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $42,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,095 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide

Written by: Hayden Goldberg

Aloha! I’m Hayden, your local San Diego Realtor and relocation expert with ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.