
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,100 (7 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South San Diego?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South San Diego Studio Apartments | $1,615 | $1,615 | $1,615 |
South San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,442 | $1,937 | $3,224 |
South San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,912 | $2,149 | $3,690 |
South San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,703 | $3,005 | $4,655 |
South San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,403 | $4,654 | $6,152 |
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Cheapest Available South San Diego Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South San Diego area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Mar at Cottonwood priced from $1,937. Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable South San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mar at Cottonwood | Palmeras | 1BR,1BA | $1,937 |
Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals! | Basic! Utilities Paid from $1995 | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
The Village | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,205 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South San Diego, CA
As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the South San Diego area is the $2.91 price per square foot Residence One Model at RiverEdge Terrace* in the in the Otay neighborhood starting from $2,899. The second greatest value South San Diego apartment is the Neptune Model at Mar at Primera starting at $2,307 with a $3.04 price per square foot in the Tijuana River Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South San Diego apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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RiverEdge Terrace* | Residence One | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
Mar at Primera | Neptune | 2BR,2BA | $3.04 |
Stone Creek | Arroyo | 2BR,2BA | $3.51 |
Greenfield Village | Pinnacle | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
Mar at Chavez | Gleam | 2BR,1BA | $3.29 |
Mar at Cottonwood | Palmeras | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
The Landing at Ocean View Hills | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.90 |
Casoleil | A Bartlett 656 SF | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
The Village | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals! | Basic! Utilities Paid from $1995 | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South San Diego Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South San Diego Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South San Diego Apartment is $1,937 at Mar at Cottonwood.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South San Diego Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South San Diego is starting from $2,195 at Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!.
What is the most affordable South San Diego Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South San Diego Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Greenfield Village and starts from $3,301.
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