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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 $1,695. Mar at Primera in the Tijuana River Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. 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$1,695
Mar at PrimeraWaveStudio,1BA$1,750
Rancho Del Rio Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,852
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 April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Ysidro area is the $2.68 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Laundry in Unit Model at Valley Breeze Apartments in the in the Nestor neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value San Ysidro apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Vista La Rosa starting at $2,697 with a $2.42 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.
Valley Breeze Apartments3 Bedroom Laundry in Unit3BR,2BA$2.68
Vista La Rosa3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.42
Wintergreen3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.92
Hollister Creek Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.43
Summer Brook Apartments: Your Oasis of Comfort and Style2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.45
Mar at GroveCoast2BR,2BA$2.92
Welcome to Pacific Point!Pacific Point Apartments - Ask me how to get 1/...2BR,2BA$2.62
Greenfield VillagePinnacle1BR,1BA$3.04
Mar at CottonwoodPalmeras1BR,1BA$2.77
Nestor RegencyONE BEDROOM ONE BATH1BR,1BA$2.49

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Ysidro

What type of rentals are currently available in San Ysidro?

There are currently 362 Apartments for Rent in San Ysidro, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,695 to $5,962. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Ysidro ranging from $1,099 to $6,000.

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 $1,099 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,438.

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 $2,800 to $4,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,195 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,595.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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