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San Ysidro, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Ysidro Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Ysidro, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Nestor Regency in the Nestor neighborhood priced from $1,790. Mar at Cottonwood in the Tijuana River Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,937. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Ysidro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nestor RegencyONE BEDROOM ONE BATH1BR,1BA$1,790
Mar at CottonwoodPalmeras1BR,1BA$1,937
1413 HEMLOCK1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Ysidro, CA and Nearby

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Ysidro area is the $2.85 price per square foot C1 Model at Mason in the in the Otay Mesa neighborhood starting from $3,348. The second greatest value San Ysidro apartment is the 3 Bedroom Laundry in Unit Model at Valley Breeze Apartments starting at $3,150 with a $2.72 price per square foot in the Nestor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Ysidro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MasonC13BR,2.5BA$2.85
Valley Breeze Apartments3 Bedroom Laundry in Unit3BR,2BA$2.72
Wintergreen3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.92
Hollister Creek Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.43
RiverEdge Terrace*Residence One1BR,1BA$2.91
Mar at GroveCoast2BR,2BA$3.02
Welcome to Pacific Point!Pacific Point Apartments - Ask me how to get 1/...2BR,2BA$2.62
Mar at CottonwoodPalmeras1BR,1BA$2.77
Nestor RegencyONE BEDROOM ONE BATH1BR,1BA$2.63
521 Island Breeze Ln, Unit Master furnished studio521 Island Breeze LnStudio ,1BA$2.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Ysidro

What type of rentals are currently available in San Ysidro?

There are currently 359 Apartments for Rent in San Ysidro, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,615 to $6,130. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Ysidro ranging from $1,500 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Ysidro?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Ysidro ranges from $1,500 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,513.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in San Ysidro?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in San Ysidro range from $2,995 to $4,655, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,999 to $5,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,480 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,495.

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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