Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Point Loma Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (12 Rentals)

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4835 Saratoga Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4835 Saratoga Ave

4835 Saratoga AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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1 Bedroom Apartments

Montalvo

4247 Montalvo StSan Diego, CA 92107
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5060 Santa Monica Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

5060 Santa Monica Ave

5060 Santa Monica AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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Point Loma Heights, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Point Loma Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Point Loma Heights area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at The Presidio Apartments priced from $1,508. Mar at Seaside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,974. Here are the most affordable Point Loma Heights apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Presidio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,508
Mar at SeasideChannel1BR,1BA$1,974
Villa Temecula Apartments2041BR,1BA$1,995
Elan Loma HighlandsOptimoStudio,1BA$1,995
Mariners Cove ApartmentsThe Sunset1BR,1BA$2,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Point Loma Heights, CA

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Point Loma Heights area is the $3.10 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Loma Palisades in the in the Old Town San Diego neighborhood starting from $3,725. The second greatest value Point Loma Heights apartment is the B1 Model at The Seaton Apartments starting at $3,995 with a $3.46 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Point Loma Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Loma Palisades3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$3.10
The Seaton ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$3.46
The Californian - Residential2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.39
Loma 21Plan A Penthouse2BR,1.5BA$3.68
Villa Point Loma1 bed1BR,1BA$2.57
Elan Cape PalmsAllure2BR,2BA$3.55
Loft2015 ApartmentsAllure- Townhome2BR,1.5BA$3.43
Elan The PlazaAspire1BR,1BA$3.46
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.50
Gables Point LomaE1BR,1BA$3.75

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Point Loma Heights, San Diego, CA

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Point Loma Heights, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Point Loma Heights Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Point Loma Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Point Loma Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Point Loma Heights is under $2,470.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Point Loma Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Point Loma Heights is The Presidio Apartments which is listed at $1,921, while the average apartment in Point Loma Heights costs $5,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Point Loma Heights?

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 21 regular apartments in Point Loma Heights 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 Point Loma Heights?

Cheap apartments in Point Loma Heights have an average cost of $409 which is $5,586 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Point Loma Heights.

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