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Cheapest Available San Diego County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Diego County, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Rive San Diego in the Rolando neighborhood priced from $925. 3942 8th Ave in the Balboa Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Diego County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Rive San Diego3x3 A3BR,3BA$925
3942 8th AveStudioStudio,$1,050
Peachtree InnStandardStudio,1BA$1,062
Fallbrook TrailsStudioStudio,1BA$1,326
Rosewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Vista PalmsVista Palms 0+1sStudio,1BA$1,395
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Villa De Oro ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
900-910 Manchester St1/1 Small1BR,1BA$1,446

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Diego County, CA

As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Diego County area is the $1.56 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at San Onofre 1 in the starting from $2,694. The second greatest value San Diego County apartment is the A Model at Santa Fe Townhomes starting at $3,595 with a $2.14 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.
San Onofre 14 Bedroom 2.5 Bath4BR,2.5BA$1.56
Santa Fe TownhomesA2BR,2.5BA$2.14
Courtyard on 68thA2BR,2BA$1.92
HS Grand Ave2/12BR,1BA$1.93
Paseo Place2x2 Shared2BR,2BA$1.29
7466 Girard Ave, Unit 7442-A7466 Girard Ave1BR,1BA$1.89
Terre at CanyonRavine2BR,2BA$2.08
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$2.09
The Glorias ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.10
Westside ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.07

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 $1,400 at Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+.

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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