Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marina District San Diego, CA from $500 (22 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Marina District area of San Diego.

property at 950 Ninth Ave

950 Ninth Ave

San DiegoCA92101
property at 855 Beech St

855 Beech St

San DiegoCA92101

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CCBA Senior Garden
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

CCBA Senior Garden

438 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Marina District - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in San Diego by our , Local Expert Hayden Goldberg. See how it ranks!

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14th Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

14th Street

1028 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Park 12 Podium
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park 12 Podium

202 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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J Street Flats
Studio Apartments

J Street Flats

222 J StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Vera Cortez Hill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vera Cortez Hill

1399 Ninth AveSan Diego, CA 92101

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Marina District, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Marina District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Marina District area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Peachtree Inn priced from $1,062. The Merian has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,255. Here are the most affordable Marina District apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Peachtree InnStandardStudio,1BA$1,062
The MerianSE-C (Affordable Housing)Studio,1BA$1,255
WLA 509 Park0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550
WLA Windsor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650
Studios435: Furnished Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marina District, CA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Marina District area is the $2.71 price per square foot B2BD Model at Strata in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,399. The second greatest value Marina District apartment is the Large 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Koll Center starting at $2,850 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marina District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
StrataB2BD2BR,2BA$2.71
Koll CenterLarge 2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.71
Greystone Lofts2/2 Loft1BR,2BA$2.62
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF)Lofts1BR,1BA$2.45
Cornerstone Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.50
Viridian LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.27
Horton 4th Avenue1BD1BR,1BA$2.84
Villa De Oro Apartments2 bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.63
Arrive Broadway LoftsBroadway StudioStudio ,1BA$3.30
Market Street VillageStudioStudio ,1BA$3.22

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Marina District, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Marina District Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

80 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marina District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Marina District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Marina District is at Peachtree Inn listed at $1,062.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Marina District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Marina District Apartment is $2,077 at City View.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Marina District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Marina District is starting from $2,100 at Villa De Oro Apartments.

What is the most affordable Marina District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Marina District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pinnacle Broadway and starts from $3,885.

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