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Cheapest Available San Diego County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Diego County, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at The Rive San Diego in the Rolando neighborhood priced from $855. Pine View in the South Fallbrook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $909. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Diego County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Rive San Diego4x4 B4BR,4BA$855
Pine View1 Bed 1 Bed1BR,1BA$909
3942 8th AveStudioStudio,$1,050
Peachtree InnStandardStudio,1BA$1,062
The MerianSE-C (Affordable Housing)Studio,1BA$1,255
Vista Palms$500 OFF the first month!~Vista Palms 0+1sStudio,1BA$1,295
The Commodore Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1,310
Fallbrook TrailsStudioStudio,1BA$1,326

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Diego County, CA

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Diego County area is the $2.02 price per square foot 2x2.5LW-2798 Model at BluWater Crossing in the in the Dejong neighborhood starting from $5,650. The second greatest value San Diego County apartment is the 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at San Onofre 1 starting at $3,594 with a $2.08 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for San Diego County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
BluWater Crossing2x2.5LW-27982BR,2.5BA$2.02
San Onofre 14 Bedroom 2.5 Bath4BR,2.5BA$2.08
3635 Cherokee Ave3635 Cherokee Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.04
Topaz3x3 A3BR,3BA$2.07
Paseo Place2x2 Shared2BR,2BA$1.29
850 E. Washington Ave2/22BR,2BA$2.10
Amber Woods2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.00
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$2.09
Westside ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.07
Pine View1 Bed 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.55

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Diego County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Diego County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Diego County is at 3942 8th Ave listed at $1,050.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Diego County Apartment is $909 at Pine View.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Diego County is starting from $980 at The Rive San Diego.

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

The best deal on a cheap San Diego County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Rive San Diego and starts from $925.

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