Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (21 Rentals)

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2840 Main St

San DiegoCA92113
property at 1028 S 30th St

1028 S 30th St

San DiegoCA92113

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260-262 S Gregory St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

260-262 S Gregory St

260-262 S Gregory StSan Diego, CA 92113
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DL Dodson
1 Bedroom Apartments

DL Dodson

510 Dodson StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Parkside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside

4035 Park Haven CtSan Diego, CA 92113
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4177-4187 Eta St
Studio Apartments

4177-4187 Eta St

4177-4187 Eta StSan Diego, CA 92113
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Monarch Studios
Studio Apartments

Monarch Studios

2955 Commercial StSan Diego, CA 92113
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3167 Market
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3167 Market

3167 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102

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Highland View Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland View Apartments

31 Highland AveNational City, CA 91950
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Southeast San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast San Diego Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast San Diego area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Estudios de Stanson priced from $2,000. City Villas Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Southeast San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Estudios de StansonStudio FurnishedStudio,1BA$2,000
City Villas Apartments1x1c1BR,1BA$2,000
City ViewPlan C1BR,1BA$2,139
ShiftS5Studio,1BA$2,238
South Park Place1x11BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast San Diego, CA

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast San Diego area is the $3.99 price per square foot PINNACLE ON THE PARK 2F Model at Pinnacle on The Park in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,690. The second greatest value Southeast San Diego apartment is the SPIRE 2E Model at Spire San Diego starting at $3,590 with a $3.93 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast San Diego apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pinnacle on The ParkPINNACLE ON THE PARK 2F2BR,2BA$3.99
Spire San DiegoSPIRE 2E2BR,2BA$3.93
3167 Market33BR,2BA$3.70
4013-4021 Logan AveTwo Bed/ Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.33
3678 Logan Ave3678 Logan Ave2BR,1BA$2.40
ArtisanSTU - 630Studio ,1BA$4.28
The Wyatt Makers QuarterSEStudio ,1BA$4.30
ShiftS1Studio ,1BA$4.08
City Villas Apartments1x1b1BR,1BA$3.93
South Park Place1x11BR,1BA$4.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southeast San Diego, San Diego, CA

Ranked #58

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast San Diego Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southeast San Diego?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southeast San Diego is at Estudios de Stanson listed at $2,000.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast San Diego Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast San Diego Apartment is $2,000 at City Villas Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southeast San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southeast San Diego is starting from $2,561 at 4013-4021 Logan Ave.

What is the most affordable Southeast San Diego Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southeast San Diego Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 3167 Market and starts from $3,025.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide

Written by: Hayden Goldberg

Aloha! I’m Hayden, your local San Diego Realtor and relocation expert with ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.