Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sabre Springs Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (15 Rentals)

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Sabre Springs, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sabre Springs Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sabre Springs area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Casa Anita Apartments priced from $1,999. Oak Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,170. Here are the most affordable Sabre Springs apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casa Anita Apartments21BR,1BA$1,999
Oak Creek1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,170
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2,174
Countryside ApartmentsSage1BR,1BA$2,204
The HillsThe Sierras2BR,1BA$2,215

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sabre Springs, CA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sabre Springs area is the $2.60 price per square foot The Cuyamacas Model at The Hills in the in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood starting from $2,969. The second greatest value Sabre Springs apartment is the 2B2B-B (Upgraded) Model at Sofi Canyon Hills starting at $3,447 with a $3.13 price per square foot in the Mira Mesa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sabre Springs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The HillsThe Cuyamacas3BR,2BA$2.60
Sofi Canyon Hills2B2B-B (Upgraded)2BR,2BA$3.13
MontierraLaguna2BR,2BA$3.01
10796 Sabre Hill Dr10796 Sabre Hill Dr2BR,2BA$2.84
Cresta BellaAvellino1BR,1BA$0.77
Rancho VillasTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.13
Countryside ApartmentsSage1BR,1BA$3.01
Penasquitos PointCerritos1BR,1BA$2.97
Oak Creek1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.10
The Courtyards Pacific VillageAscot1BR,1BA$2.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sabre Springs, San Diego, CA

Ranked #40

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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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California, including San Diego. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Sabre Springs Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 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 Sabre Springs Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sabre Springs?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sabre Springs is under $2,540.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sabre Springs?

The cheapest apartment in Sabre Springs is Cresta Bella which is listed at $608, while the average apartment in Sabre Springs costs $4,107.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sabre Springs?

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 Sabre Springs 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 Sabre Springs?

Cheap apartments in Sabre Springs have an average cost of $202 which is $3,905 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sabre Springs.

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