Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Morena Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (9 Rentals)

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1336-1348 Brunner StSan Diego, CA 92110
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5747 Lauretta StSan Diego, CA 92110

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Cheapest Available Morena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Morena area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at The Presidio Apartments priced from $1,508. Gaines Street Apartment has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Morena apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Presidio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,508
Gaines Street Apartment1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,000
Villa Pacific Apartments *$500.00 off *Junior two bedroom2BR,1BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Morena, CA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Morena area is the $3.17 price per square foot B1 Model at The Seaton Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,660. The second greatest value Morena apartment is the Allure- Townhome Model at Loft2015 Apartments starting at $3,100 with a $3.55 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Morena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Seaton ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$3.17
Loft2015 ApartmentsAllure- Townhome2BR,1.5BA$3.55
Villa Pacific Apartments *$500.00 off *Junior two bedroom2BR,1BA$2.97
Pacific RidgeB1BR,1BA$3.86
Gaines Street Apartment2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.20
Griffis Mission ValleyMission Platinum1BR,1BA$3.77
West ParkPLAN A21BR,1BA$4.07
Bevel ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$4.06
Rivair Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$4.69
Bowen ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$4.64

Getting Around the Morena Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Morena Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Morena?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Morena is at The Presidio Apartments listed at $1,508.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Morena Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Morena Apartment is $1,921 at The Presidio Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Morena is starting from $2,400 at Gaines Street Apartment.

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