Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Horton Plaza Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (36 Rentals)

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950 Ninth Ave

San DiegoCA92101

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CCBA Senior Garden
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

CCBA Senior Garden

438 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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14th Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

14th Street

1028 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Park 12 Podium
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park 12 Podium

202 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101

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La Maison
1 Bedroom Apartments

La Maison

1818 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Essex Apartments
Studio Apartments

Essex Apartments

1910 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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J Street Flats
Studio Apartments

J Street Flats

222 J StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Continental
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Continental

320 W Cedar StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Vera Cortez Hill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vera Cortez Hill

1399 Ninth AveSan Diego, CA 92101

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Horton Plaza, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Horton Plaza Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Horton Plaza area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Peachtree Inn priced from $1,062. Vantaggio Little Italy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Horton Plaza apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Peachtree InnStandardStudio,1BA$1,062
Vantaggio Little ItalySmall full size bedStudio,1BA$1,450
WLA Windsor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500
WLA 509 Park0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,551
Windsor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Studios435: Furnished Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,615
900 F StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,683
Island FlatsIsland Flats - APPLICATION WAITING LIST!Studio,1BA$1,700
The HelmStudioStudio,1BA$1,924

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Horton Plaza, CA

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Horton Plaza area is the $2.77 price per square foot A1D Model at Strata in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,599. The second greatest value Horton Plaza apartment is the Large 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Koll Center starting at $2,850 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Horton Plaza apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
StrataA1D1BR,1BA$2.77
Koll CenterLarge 2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.71
Greystone Lofts2/2 Loft1BR,2BA$2.62
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF)Lofts1BR,1BA$2.45
Cornerstone Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.48
Viridian LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.27
Pacific Vu ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.26
Horton 4th Avenue1BD1BR,1BA$2.84
Villa De Oro Apartments2 bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.63
900 F Street1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$3.22

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Horton Plaza, San Diego, CA

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Central San Diego, CA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Horton Plaza Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Horton Plaza?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Horton Plaza is at Peachtree Inn listed at $1,062.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Horton Plaza Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Horton Plaza Apartment is $1,925 at Pacific Vu Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Horton Plaza Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Horton Plaza is starting from $2,100 at Villa De Oro Apartments.

What is the most affordable Horton Plaza Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Horton Plaza Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vela Apartment Homes and starts from $3,883.

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