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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 Studio unit found at Mar at Primera in the Tijuana River Valley neighborhood priced from $1,682. Nestor Regency in the Nestor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Ysidro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mar at PrimeraWaveStudio,1BA$1,682
Nestor RegencyONE BEDROOM ONE BATH1BR,1BA$1,695
Rancho Del Rio Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,752

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

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Ysidro area is the $2.56 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Summer Brook Apartments: Your Oasis of Comfort and Style in the in the Nestor neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value San Ysidro apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Wintergreen starting at $3,070 with a $2.92 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.
Summer Brook Apartments: Your Oasis of Comfort and Style3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.56
Wintergreen3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.92
Hollister Creek Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.43
Casa Solcs2bd1bg2BR,1BA$2.94
Welcome to Pacific Point!Pacific Point Apartments - Ask me how to get 1/...2BR,2BA$2.62
Oro Vista Apartments2-Bedroom, 1.5-Bathroom Apartment Available Soon!2BR,1.5BA$3.09
Mar at CottonwoodPalmeras1BR,1BA$2.64
Nestor RegencyONE BEDROOM ONE BATH1BR,1BA$2.49
The Village1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.06
Royal Village ApartmentsWELCOME HOME! Spacious One bedroom, one bath un...1BR,1BA$3.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Ysidro

What type of rentals are currently available in San Ysidro?

There are currently 365 Apartments for Rent in San Ysidro, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,682 to $5,846. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Ysidro ranging from $1,049 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 $1,049 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,704.

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 $3,095 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,495.

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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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