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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rolando?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Rolando Studio Apartments | $2,068 | $1,595 | $3,618 |
Rolando 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,711 | $1,795 | $4,944 |
Rolando 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,672 | $855 | $6,099 |
Rolando 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,790 | $3,000 | $5,266 |
Rolando 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,241 | $850 | $3,975 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rolando Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Rolando Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rolando area of San Diego, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at The Rive San Diego priced from $855. Union Grantville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Rolando apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Rive San Diego | 4x4 B | 4BR,4BA | $855 |
Union Grantville | B10 | 2BR,2BA | $1,595 |
Vista Capri East | 1BR's No Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rolando, CA
As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rolando area is the $2.65 price per square foot 2+2 Plan A - REMODEL Model at The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials" in the in the Rolando neighborhood starting from $2,910. The second greatest value Rolando apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Diplomat Apartments starting at $2,905 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the Rolando neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rolando apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials" | 2+2 Plan A - REMODEL | 2BR,2BA | $2.65 |
Diplomat Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.77 |
Rolando Place Apartments | 7 duplexes | 3BR,1.5BA | $3.21 |
Celsius Apartments | 2X2 B | 2BR,2BA | $3.05 |
State | Major | 1BR,1BA | $3.34 |
Dorchester "Call for Specials" | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
Casa La Mesa | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
Veranda La Mesa | 650 | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
Chateau Spring Hill Apartments | 1bed 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
Vista Capri East | 1BR's No Patio | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
Getting Around the Rolando Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
87 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
47 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 Rolando Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rolando?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rolando is under $2,265.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rolando?
The cheapest apartment in Rolando is Vista Capri East which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Rolando costs $9,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rolando?
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 26 regular apartments in Rolando 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 Rolando?
Cheap apartments in Rolando have an average cost of $652 which is $8,748 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rolando.
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