
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Islenair Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (37 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Islenair area of San Diego.


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3861 47th St

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Islenair, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Islenair?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Islenair Studio Apartments | $2,043 | $1,500 | $3,470 |
Islenair 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,161 | $995 | $4,381 |
Islenair 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,440 | $855 | $5,895 |
Islenair 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,660 | $1,300 | $8,030 |
Islenair 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,597 | $850 | $4,600 |
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Cheapest Available Islenair Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Islenair area of San Diego, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at The Rive San Diego priced from $855. Colina Park North Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,526. Here are the most affordable Islenair apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Rive San Diego | 4x4 B | 4BR,4BA | $855 |
Colina Park North Apartments | Studi 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,526 |
Union Grantville | B10 | 2BR,2BA | $1,595 |
Vista Capri East | 1BR's No Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
2707 Highland Ave | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
4058 51st St | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - A | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
4045 47th Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
SF Casa Royale | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,749 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Islenair, CA
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Islenair area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3635 Cherokee Ave Model at 3635 Cherokee Ave in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $1,300. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3635 Cherokee Ave | 3635 Cherokee Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials" | 2+2 Plan A - REMODEL | 2BR,2BA | $2.65 |
The Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
4068 Oakcrest Dr, Unit 3 | 4068 Oakcrest Dr | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
4219 44th St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
4058 51st St | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - A | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Hillside Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
Golden Glen Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
Colina Park North Apartments | stud 60% | Studio ,1BA | $2.27 |
4577 50th St, Unit A | 4577 50th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
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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
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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 $1,749.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Islenair?
The cheapest apartment in Islenair is Colina Park North Apartments which is listed at $1,620, while the average apartment in Islenair costs $8,700.
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 26 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 $474 which is $8,226 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Islenair.
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