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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Carlos Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (9 Rentals)
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from $1,900Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1
64 Forty
6440 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Terra at Mission Trails
7707 Mission Gorge RdSan Diego, CA 92120
6559 Eldridge St
San DiegoCA92120
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from $1,845Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Elan Mesa Lofts
7491 Collins AveLa Mesa, CA 91942
7495 Oakland Rd
La MesaCA91942
5555 Lesa Rd
La MesaCA91942
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San Carlos, San Diego, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Carlos?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos Studio Apartments | $2,320 | $1,895 | $3,618 |
| San Carlos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,881 | $2,045 | $4,944 |
| San Carlos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,119 | $1,495 | $6,099 |
| San Carlos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,345 | $2,250 | $5,266 |
| San Carlos 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,752 | $1,350 | $1,930 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the San Carlos Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available San Carlos Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Carlos area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Elan Mesa Lofts priced from $1,845. College View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,890. Here are the most affordable San Carlos apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elan Mesa Lofts | Optimo | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
| College View | 4x4-F | 4BR,4BA | $1,890 |
| Iconic on Alvarado: Off-Campus Student Housing | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Carlos, CA
As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Carlos area is the $2.80 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at 5563 Gala Ave in the in the Grantville neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value San Carlos apartment is the B2 Model at Canyon View Apartments starting at $2,900 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the College East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Carlos apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5563 Gala Ave | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $2.80 |
| Canyon View Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| The District Apartments | INSPIRE | 2BR,2BA | $3.15 |
| Hardy Avenue Apartments | 3 BR 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $3.92 |
| SETA | A1 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
| Shasta Lane Apartments | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| Array La Mesa | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| Casa De La Mesa | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| Terra at Mission Trails | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
| Veranda La Mesa | 650 | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSan Carlos, San Diego, CA
Ranked #59
Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in San Carlos, San Diego, CA
Patrick Henry High School
San Diego Unified School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2607)
9 out of 10
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Getting Around the San Carlos Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
55 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
36 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
22 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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 San Carlos Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Carlos?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Carlos is under $2,630.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Carlos?
The cheapest apartment in San Carlos is Veranda La Mesa which is listed at $2,281, while the average apartment in San Carlos costs $3,255.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Carlos?
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 18 regular apartments in San Carlos 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 San Carlos?
Cheap apartments in San Carlos have an average cost of $889 which is $2,366 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Carlos.
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