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Old Town San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Town San Diego Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Town San Diego area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at 2330 Union St priced from $1,499. The Presidio Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,508. Here are the most affordable Old Town San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2330 Union St0/1Studio,1BA$1,499
The Presidio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,508
Overlook Point ApartmentsStudio Upgraded FlooringStudio,1BA$1,635
Hilltop TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,698
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town San Diego, CA

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Town San Diego area is the $2.20 price per square foot 6745 S Elman St Model at 6745 S Elman St, Unit 6745 S Elman in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Old Town San Diego apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Loma Palisades starting at $3,595 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Old Town San Diego neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Town San Diego apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6745 S Elman St, Unit 6745 S Elman6745 S Elman St3BR,2BA$2.20
Loma Palisades3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$3.00
Apex Mission Valley2 Bed 2 Bath Plan D2BR,2BA$3.50
Fashion TerraceBrentwood2BR,2BA$2.89
Arrive Mission ValleyToledo2BR,2BA$3.49
4th Ave ApartmentsModel E2BR,2BA$3.24
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.23
The Margo1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.48
Loma Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.12
Gaines Street Apartment2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Town San Diego

What type of rentals are currently available in Old Town San Diego?

There are currently 907 Apartments for Rent in Old Town San Diego, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,033 to $23,570. There are also 100 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Old Town San Diego ranging from $1,850 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Old Town San Diego?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Old Town San Diego ranges from $1,850 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,641.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Old Town San Diego?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Old Town San Diego range from $3,595 to $14,178, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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