Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeastern San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (6 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Northeastern San Diego Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northeastern San Diego area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Penasquitos Point priced from $2,174. The Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,258. Here are the most affordable Northeastern San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2,174
The HillsThe Sierras2BR,1BA$2,258
Rancho VillasTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeastern San Diego, CA

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northeastern San Diego area is the $3.03 price per square foot Palomar Model at Montierra in the in the Mira Mesa neighborhood starting from $3,865. The second greatest value Northeastern San Diego apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath B Renovated Model at Sofi Westview starting at $3,679 with a $3.20 price per square foot in the Mira Mesa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northeastern San Diego apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MontierraPalomar3BR,2BA$3.03
Sofi Westview2 Bedroom 2 Bath B Renovated2BR,2BA$3.20
The HillsThe Cuyamacas3BR,2BA$2.87
Sofi Canyon Hills2B2B-B (Upgraded)2BR,2BA$3.04
Canyon Rim ApartmentsC1 Market Rate3BR,2BA$3.17
Ridgewood VillageTwin Oaks2BR,2BA$3.06
DeerwoodAvalon2BR,1BA$3.09
15353 Maturin Dr, Unit #11615353 Maturin Dr1BR,1BA$2.44
Rancho VillasTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.13
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northeastern San Diego, San Diego, CA

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Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northeastern San Diego Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northeastern San Diego?

The cheapest apartment in Northeastern San Diego is Penasquitos Point which is listed at $2,174, while the average apartment in Northeastern San Diego costs $6,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northeastern San Diego?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Northeastern San Diego that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Northeastern San Diego?

Cheap apartments in Northeastern San Diego have an average cost of $111 which is $5,889 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northeastern San Diego.

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