Deals & Discount Filters
All Filters

Deals & Discounts

Price Range

Beds & Baths

Beds

Baths

Home Type

Pet Policy

Speciality Housing

Keyword Search

  1. Building Photo - 4939 Art St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $900

    4939 Art St

    4939 Art St, San Diego, CA 92115
  2. Building Photo - 576 13th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,200

    576 13th St

    576 13th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
  3. 1 BED, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,600

    1064 11th St

    1064 11th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
  4. Building Photo - 905 E 4th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,650

    905 E 4th St

    905 E 4th St, National City, CA 91950
  5. Building Photo - 3572 Nile St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,700

    3572 Nile St

    3572 Nile St, San Diego, CA 92104
  6. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,750

    1030 27th St

    1030 27th St, San Diego, CA 92102
Showing 42 of 750 results, Page 1 of 18

San Diego at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,371
(All bedrooms and property types)
Learn more about
Average Rent in San Diego
9

School Rating

out of 10 Rating
Learn more about
Schools in San Diego
46

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
Learn more about
Transportation in San Diego
57

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
Learn more about
Transportation in San Diego

San Diego, CA Cheap Houses for Rent

Find cheap houses for rent in San Diego with Apartment Finder. Whether you're looking for a two-bedroom home or something more spacious with three-four beds, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly homes for rent, and we'll show you which houses offer the best value in San Diego.

Finding a rental house that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem challenging, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap homes for rent with all the features you want. To find a house you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside the city center. Timing is everything when searching for affordable rentals, so look at different times of the day, days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find a house with a great price, don't hesitate! Cheap homes tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doesn't have to equal sacrifice. While being flexible is important, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap house for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and a garage. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 750 cheap homes available in San Diego Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

Renting in San Diego

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in San Diego

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Getting Around San Diego

Transportation

74

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
57

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
46

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Scores provided by Walk Score

Education

GreatSchools Rating

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,614 Students
GreatSchools Rating

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,531 Students
GreatSchools Rating

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,336 Students
GreatSchools Rating

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,318 Students
GreatSchools Rating

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,257 Students
GreatSchools Rating

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,515 Students
GreatSchools Rating

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,317 Students
GreatSchools Rating

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,040 Students
GreatSchools Rating

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
971 Students
GreatSchools Rating

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 7-8
919 Students
GreatSchools Rating

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-4
397 Students
GreatSchools Rating

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-3
361 Students
GreatSchools Rating

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades 5-6
678 Students
GreatSchools Rating

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
534 Students
GreatSchools Rating

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
520 Students

Data provided by GreatSchools.org 2025 © 2025. All rights reserved.

tooltips

I would like to...
0 out of 400 characters
By clicking above, you agree we may pass along your info so this property or the property’s affiliates can email, call, text, or autodial you to follow up and for any purpose. You also agree to... By clicking above, you agree we may pass along your info so this property or the property’s affiliates can email, call, text, or autodial you to follow up and for any purpose. You also agree to Apartmentfinder.com’s Privacy Statement and Terms of Service. Consent is not a condition for services. Message and data rates may apply. Read More Read Less

Submitting Request

Thank You

Your email has been sent.

Learn about our ratings.