
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Loma Portal Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,400 (8 Rentals)


The Presidio Apartments

2300 Chatsworth Blvd

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Loma Portal, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Loma Portal?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Loma Portal Studio Apartments | $2,335 | $1,508 | $2,755 |
Loma Portal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,797 | $1,400 | $3,782 |
Loma Portal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,524 | $2,220 | $5,150 |
Loma Portal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,703 | $3,644 | $6,269 |
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Getting Around the Loma Portal Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
40 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Loma Portal Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Loma Portal?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Loma Portal is under $2,895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Loma Portal?
The cheapest apartment in Loma Portal is The Presidio Apartments which is listed at $1,921, while the average apartment in Loma Portal costs $3,825.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Loma Portal?
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 11 regular apartments in Loma Portal that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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