Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (8 Rentals)

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Old Town Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Old Town Apartments

2225-2249 Congress StSan Diego, CA 92110
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2530 Juan St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2530 Juan St

2530 Juan StSan Diego, CA 92110

Western San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Western San Diego Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Western San Diego area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at The Presidio Apartments priced from $1,508. Gables Point Loma has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,309. Here are the most affordable Western San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Presidio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,508
Gables Point LomaE1BR,1BA$2,309
Bowen ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$2,385

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western San Diego, CA

As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Western San Diego area is the $2.99 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Loma Palisades in the in the Old Town San Diego neighborhood starting from $3,590. The second greatest value Western San Diego apartment is the B1 Model at Bevel Apartments starting at $4,135 with a $4.07 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Western San Diego apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Loma Palisades3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$2.99
Bevel ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$4.07
Arrive Mission ValleyToledo2BR,2BA$3.45
Loft2015 ApartmentsCosmopolitan-Flat2BR,1BA$3.56
Pacific RidgeB1BR,1BA$3.79
Loma Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.12
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.50
The Californian - Residential1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.73
The Summit at Point Loma1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.60
Gables Point LomaE1BR,1BA$3.85

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Western San Diego, San Diego, CA

Ranked #54

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Western San Diego Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Western San Diego?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Western San Diego is at The Presidio Apartments listed at $1,508.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Western San Diego Apartment is $1,921 at The Presidio Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Western San Diego is starting from $2,645 at Loma Palisades.

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

The best deal on a cheap Western San Diego Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Loma Palisades and starts from $3,590.

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