
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Morena Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (8 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Morena area of San Diego.


5650-5652 Riley St

Gaines Street Apartment

Villa Pacific Apartments *$500.00 off *

Bowen Apartments
Morena, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Morena?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Morena Studio Apartments | $2,487 | $1,508 | $4,010 |
Morena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,967 | $1,921 | $4,350 |
Morena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,791 | $2,400 | $7,230 |
Morena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,512 | $4,560 | $7,140 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Morena Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Presidio Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,508 |
Gaines Street Apartment | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Bowen Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,360 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Morena, CA
As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Morena area is the $3.49 price per square foot B2 Model at The Seaton Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,145. The second greatest value Morena apartment is the B1 Model at Bevel Apartments starting at $3,930 with a $3.87 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Seaton Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.49 |
Bevel Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.87 |
Arrive Mission Valley | Toledo | 2BR,2BA | $3.47 |
Loft2015 Apartments | Cosmopolitan-Flat | 2BR,1BA | $3.38 |
Villa Pacific Apartments *$500.00 off * | Junior two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.09 |
Pacific Ridge | B | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
Gaines Street Apartment | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
Griffis Mission Valley | Mission Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $4.04 |
West Park | PLAN A2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.14 |
Bowen Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.32 |
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
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 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.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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