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

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Marina District - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego
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Marina District, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Marina District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Marina District Studio Apartments | $2,578 | $1,062 | $4,701 |
Marina District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,367 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
Marina District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,862 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
Marina District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,633 | $3,355 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Marina District Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Peachtree Inn | Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,062 |
The Merian | SE-C (Affordable Housing) | Studio,1BA | $1,255 |
WLA 509 Park | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
WLA Windsor | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Studios435: Furnished Studios | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Strata | B2BD | 2BR,2BA | $2.71 |
Koll Center | Large 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.71 |
Greystone Lofts | 2/2 Loft | 1BR,2BA | $2.62 |
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF) | Lofts | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Cornerstone Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Viridian Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Horton 4th Avenue | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
Villa De Oro Apartments | 2 bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
Arrive Broadway Lofts | Broadway Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.30 |
Market Street Village | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.22 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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