Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Horton Plaza Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (37 Rentals)

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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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Essex Apartments
Studio Apartments

Essex Apartments

1910 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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La Maison
1 Bedroom Apartments

La Maison

1818 6th AveSan 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

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$1,550
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,551
Windsor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Horton 4th AvenueStudiosStudio,1BA$1,602
Studios435: Furnished Studios with Modern ...0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,695
Island FlatsIsland Flats - APPLICATION WAITING LIST!Studio,1BA$1,700
EntradaClassic - 687 Sq Ft.Studio,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Horton Plaza, CA

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Horton Plaza area is the $2.71 price per square foot B2BD Model at Strata in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,399. The second greatest value Horton Plaza apartment is the Lofts Model at Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF) starting at $2,550 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the Horton Plaza 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.
StrataB2BD2BR,2BA$2.71
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF)Lofts1BR,1BA$2.45
Arrive Broadway LoftsBond StudioStudio ,1BA$2.85
Horton 4th Avenue1BD1BR,1BA$2.84
Villa De Oro Apartments2 bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.63
787 11th Ave, Unit 787 11th Avenue787 11th Ave2BR,1BA$2.34
1631 State StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.27
Market Street VillageStudioStudio ,1BA$3.22
13th & MarketStudio E1BStudio ,1BA$3.41
900 F StreetStudioStudio ,1BA$3.15

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Horton Plaza, San Diego, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $2,000 at City Villas 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 Pinnacle Broadway and starts from $3,885.

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