
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Islenair Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (28 Rentals)
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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 | $1,994 | $1,295 | $3,483 |
Islenair 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,415 | $1,595 | $5,580 |
Islenair 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,387 | $855 | $5,895 |
Islenair 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,759 | $1,586 | $8,060 |
Islenair 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,658 | $850 | $5,100 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Islenair Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Colina Park North Apartments | Studi 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,526 |
2715 44th St | Studio (nr) | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Union Grantville | B10 | 2BR,2BA | $1,595 |
Towle Ct | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
University Gardens | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
5048 Wightman St. | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
2707 Highland Ave | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
4057 Marlborough Ave | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
4045 47th Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
State | Minor | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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South Park Place | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.30 |
The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials" | 2+2 Plan A - REMODEL | 2BR,2BA | $2.65 |
3555 37th Street, Unit B | 3555 37th Street | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
Chollas Heights Military Housing | cshb1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.89 |
The Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.70 |
4587 Craigie St | 4587 Craigie St | 2BR,1BA | $2.56 |
3819 Wilson Ave, Unit 2 | 3819 Wilson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 |
Dorchester "Call for Specials" | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
5831 Adelaide Ave, Unit CONDO | 5831 Adelaide Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Colina Park North Apartments | stud 60% | Studio ,1BA | $2.27 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleIslenair, San Diego, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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