Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Paradise Hills Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (19 Rentals)

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Pebble Cove Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pebble Cove Apartments

2235 Saipan DrSan Diego, CA 92139
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Rancho Vista
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rancho Vista

2711-2743 Manos DrSan Diego, CA 92139
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Valencia Pointe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valencia Pointe

5930 Division StSan Diego, CA 92114
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419-435 Palm Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

419-435 Palm Ave

419-435 Palm AveNational City, CA 91950
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Windsor Heights
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Heights

910 Euclid AveNational City, CA 91950
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Vista del Sol
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vista del Sol

1401-1543 Q AveNational City, CA 91950
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Chateau Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Gardens

2424-2440 E 8th StNational City, CA 91950
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Summercrest Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summercrest Apartments

2615 E Plaza BlvdNational City, CA 91950
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Canterbury Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canterbury Court

336 C StChula Vista, CA 91910
Senior Living
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The Mark At Bonita
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mark At Bonita

3240-3248 Bonita RdChula Vista, CA 91910
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Sunny View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunny View Apartments

1809 E 17th StNational City, CA 91950
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Paradise Hills, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Paradise Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Paradise Hills area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Southern Highlands priced from $1,591. Palm Shadows Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Paradise Hills apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Southern HighlandsStudioStudio,1BA$1,591
Palm Shadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
ViewSpectacle1BR,1BA$1,804
Comfortable, Modern Living475-02, 475-03, 475-04, 475-05, 477-01, 477-02,...1BR,1BA$1,845
Pinewood Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paradise Hills, CA

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Paradise Hills area is the $2.29 price per square foot Two Bed Two Bath Model at Woodland Hills in the in the Paradise Hills neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Paradise Hills apartment is the byvb1 Model at Bayview Hills – Military Housing starting at $3,579 with a $3.09 price per square foot in the South Encanto neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Paradise Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodland HillsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.29
Bayview Hills – Military Housingbyvb12BR,1BA$3.09
Ridgeway Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.99
Bonita Cedars2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.67
Potomac Square Apartments3 Bed/1 Bath3BR,1BA$2.55
Plaza 16401 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.74
ViewSpectacle1BR,1BA$2.78
Pinewood Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.84
Parkview Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.06
Southern HighlandsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Paradise Hills, San Diego, CA

Ranked #89

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Paradise Hills Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Paradise Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Paradise Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Paradise Hills is under $2,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Paradise Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Paradise Hills is Palm Shadows Apartments which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Paradise Hills costs $3,579.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Paradise Hills?

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 1 regular apartments in Paradise Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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