Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Loma Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (9 Rentals)

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4247 Montalvo StSan Diego, CA 92107
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Loma Heights, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Loma Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Loma Heights area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at The Presidio Apartments priced from $1,508. Mar at Seaside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,990. Here are the most affordable Loma Heights apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Presidio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,508
Mar at SeasideStudioStudio,1BA$1,990
Elan Loma HighlandsOptimoStudio,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Loma Heights, CA

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Loma Heights area is the $3.10 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Loma Palisades in the in the Old Town San Diego neighborhood starting from $3,725. The second greatest value Loma Heights apartment is the B2 Model at The Seaton Apartments starting at $4,145 with a $3.49 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Loma Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Loma Palisades3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$3.10
The Seaton ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$3.49
Nimitz CrossingThe Breeze2BR,2BA$3.53
The Californian - Residential2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.49
Loma 21Plan A Penthouse2BR,1.5BA$3.81
Loft2015 ApartmentsCosmopolitan-Flat2BR,1BA$3.38
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.50
Bevel ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$3.88
The Summit at Point Loma1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.85
Gables Point LomaE1BR,1BA$3.68

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Loma Heights, San Diego, CA

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3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Southwest Central San Diego, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Loma Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Loma Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Loma Heights is under $2,655.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Loma Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Loma Heights is The Presidio Apartments which is listed at $1,921, while the average apartment in Loma Heights costs $3,825.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Loma Heights?

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 10 regular apartments in Loma Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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