Cheap Homes for Rent in Marina District San Diego, CA from $1,500 (24 Rentals)

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property at 1150 J St

1150 J St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1435 India St

1435 India St

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 575 Sixth Ave

575 Sixth Ave

San DiegoCA92101
property at 550 Park Blvd

550 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92101
property at 445 Island Ave

445 Island Ave

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1080 Park Blvd

1080 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 427 Ninth Ave

427 Ninth Ave

San DiegoCA92101
property at 350 W Ash St

350 W Ash St

San DiegoCA92101

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!

property at 530 K St

530 K St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 450 J St

450 J St

San DiegoCA92101

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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. WLA Windsor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Marina District apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Peachtree InnStandardStudio,1BA$1,062
WLA Windsor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500
WLA 509 Park0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550
Island FlatsIsland Flats - APPLICATION WAITING LIST!Studio,1BA$1,700
Studios435: Furnished Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marina District, CA

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Marina District area is the $3.45 price per square foot B2F-PH Model at Strata in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $6,369. The second greatest value Marina District apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Nova Apartment Homes starting at $2,777 with a $2.43 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.
StrataB2F-PH2BR,2BA$3.45
Nova Apartment Homes2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.43
13th & MarketTwo Bedroom B2C2BR,2BA$2.98
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF)Lofts1BR,1BA$2.40
Cornerstone Lofts1/1 Loft1BR,1BA$2.48
Viridian LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.27
Horton 4th Avenue1BD1BR,1BA$2.84
Arrive Broadway LoftsBroadway StudioStudio ,1BA$3.17
Market Street VillageStudioStudio ,1BA$3.22
Jade Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.31

Frequently Asked Questions about Marina District

What type of rentals are currently available in Marina District?

There are currently 237 Apartments for Rent in Marina District, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,062 to $27,295. There are also 168 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Marina District ranging from $1,550 to $18,110.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Marina District?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Marina District ranges from $1,550 to $18,110 with an average monthly rent of $9,135.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.