Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Islenair Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (28 Rentals)

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4775 54th St

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Santa Fe Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Fe Manor

3835 Swift AveSan Diego, CA 92104
Senior Living
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Cascade Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cascade Apartments

5826-5848 Streamview DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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Metro Villas Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Villas Apartments

4031-4091 39th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4364 50th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4364 50th St

4364 50th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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Winona Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Winona Towers

4544 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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4576-4580 32nd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4576-4580 32nd St

4576-4580 32nd StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Bandar Salaam
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bandar Salaam

3810 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4345 McClintock St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4345 McClintock St

4345 McClintock StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4568 Altadena Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4568 Altadena Ave

4568 Altadena AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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4781 SEMINOLE Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

4781 SEMINOLE Dr

4781 SEMINOLE DrSan Diego, CA 92115
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4502 40th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4502 40th St

4502 40th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4382 53rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4382 53rd St

4382 53rd StSan Diego, CA 92115
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Islenair, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Islenair Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Islenair area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Colina Park North Apartments priced from $1,526. 2715 44th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Islenair apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colina Park North ApartmentsStudi 60%Studio,1BA$1,526
2715 44th StStudio (nr)Studio,1BA$1,550
Union GrantvilleB102BR,2BA$1,595
Towle Ct0/1Studio,1BA$1,599
University Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,650
5048 Wightman St.1/11BR,1BA$1,699
2707 Highland Ave1/11BR,1BA$1,699
4057 Marlborough Ave1/11BR,1BA$1,699
4045 47th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
StateMinor1BR,1BA$1,914

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Islenair, CA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Islenair area is the $2.30 price per square foot 3x2 Model at South Park Place in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Islenair apartment is the 2+2 Plan A - REMODEL Model at The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials" starting at $2,910 with a $2.65 price per square foot in the Rolando neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Islenair apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
South Park Place3x23BR,2BA$2.30
The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials"2+2 Plan A - REMODEL2BR,2BA$2.65
3555 37th Street, Unit B3555 37th Street2BR,2BA$2.76
Chollas Heights Military Housingcshb1.52BR,1.5BA$2.89
The Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.70
4587 Craigie St4587 Craigie St2BR,1BA$2.56
3819 Wilson Ave, Unit 23819 Wilson Ave2BR,1BA$2.88
Dorchester "Call for Specials"One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.74
5831 Adelaide Ave, Unit CONDO5831 Adelaide Ave2BR,1BA$2.67
Colina Park North Apartmentsstud 60%Studio ,1BA$2.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Islenair, San Diego, CA

Ranked #108

Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Islenair Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

26 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Islenair Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Islenair?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Islenair is under $1,914.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Islenair?

The cheapest apartment in Islenair is University Gardens which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Islenair costs $9,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Islenair?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 537 regular apartments in Islenair that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Islenair?

Cheap apartments in Islenair have an average cost of $532 which is $8,868 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Islenair.

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