Cheap Apartments for Rent in East County
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1 BED$2,274+2 BEDS$1,079+3 BEDS$1,150+4 BEDS$386+ -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS$2,055+3 BEDS$950+4 BEDS$800+Base Rent$800 - $2,055Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$800 - $2,055Stateside
6151 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New4 BEDS$825Base Rent$825 - $1,495Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$825 - $1,495Zuma Student Housing
6237 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New4 BEDS$849Base Rent$849 - $1,629Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$849 - $1,629
Prisma Student Housing
5541 Lindo Paseo, San Diego, CA 92115 -
1 BED, 3.5 BATHS$850Room in an old convent Unit Room 9
4544 El Cerrito Dr, San Diego, CA 92115 -
Good ValueTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$2,330+1 BED$2,489+2 BEDS$855+3 BEDS$1,560+Base Rent$855 - $2,634Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$855 - $2,634
Union Grantville
4520 Alvarado Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92120 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS$999+4 BEDS$865+Base Rent$865 - $1,875Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$865 - $1,875Cerca Student Housing
5716 Hardy Ave, San Diego, CA 92115 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$2,025+2 BEDS$955+4 BEDS$915+Base Rent$879 - $2,039Required Monthly Fees$36Total Monthly Price$915 - $2,075Fifty Twenty-Five
5025 Collwood Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS$1,065+4 BEDS$975+5 BEDS$914+Base Rent$899 - $2,400Required Monthly Fees$15Total Monthly Price$914 - $2,415Victory on Paseo
5505 Lindo Paseo, San Diego, CA 92115 -
2 BEDS$1,359+3 BEDS$899+4 BEDS$999+6 BEDS$1,899+Paseo Place
5665 Lindo Paseo, San Diego, CA 92115 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS$986+4 BEDS$1,095+Base Rent$986 - $1,810Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$986 - $1,810Monte
6251 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115 -
7 BEDS, 3 BATHS$1,0805634 Mary Lane Dr Unit A
5634 Mary Lane Dr, San Diego, CA 92115 -
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1 BED$1,350Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartments
1231 Persimmon Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021 -
STUDIO$1,945+2 BEDS$1,535+4 BEDS$1,375+
Iconic on Alvarado: Off-Campus Student Housing
6625 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA 92120 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,3755215-5217 Catoctin Drive
5215-5217 Catoctin Dr, San Diego, CA 92115 -
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1 BED$1,400Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+
3281 College Pl, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 -
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1 BED$1,450University Gardens
5622 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105 -
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1 BED$1,495La Quinta Apartment
1515 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019 -
1 BED$1,495Meade Avenue Apartments
5316 Meade Ave, San Diego, CA 92115 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,495*** OPEN HOUSE *** Join us April 5th (Sunday) from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Private Furnished Bedroom f... Unit Room 5
6505 Saranac St, San Diego, CA 92115 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,495*** OPEN HOUSE *** Join us April 5th (Sunday) from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Comfortable and fully furni... Unit Room 1
6505 Saranac St, San Diego, CA 92115 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,495
*** OPEN HOUSE *** Join us April 5th (Sunday) from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Furnished Bedroom(s) for Ren... Unit Room 5
4775 54th St, San Diego, CA 92115 -
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1 BED$1,500Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+
1012 N Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92021 -
1 BED$1,500Cajon Senior Villas
1219 Persimmon Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,5009430 Winter Gdns Blvd Unit 24
9430 Winter Gdns Blvd, Lakeside, CA 92040 -
STUDIO$1,515+1 BED$1,825+2 BEDS$2,170+
Pacific Cove
4025 Oakcrest Dr, San Diego, CA 92105 -
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STUDIO$1,525Orlando Woods Apartments
265-267 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021 -
STUDIO$1,545Vista Pines
1549 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021 -
STUDIO$1,737+1 BED$1,887+Colina Park North Apartments
4333 Dawson Ave, San Diego, CA 92115 -
1 BED$1,565The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)
9703 Winter Gardens Blvd, Lakeside, CA 92040 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,5774320 44th St
4320 44th St, San Diego, CA 92115 -
1 BED$1,595+2 BEDS$2,075+The Village at Rancho San Diego
10836 Calle Verde, La Mesa, CA 91941 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,595Base Rent$1,595Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,5959747 Riverview Ave Unit 11
9747 Riverview Ave, Lakeside, CA 92040
San Diego at a Glance
Cheap Apartments in East County Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
When looking for cheap apartments in East County, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in East County.
Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.
Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. 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 apartments available in East County, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in San Diego
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Logan Heights 560 Sq Ft $1,761/mo
- Teralta East 543 Sq Ft $1,801/mo
- Colina Del Sol 633 Sq Ft $1,832/mo
- Swan Canyon 564 Sq Ft $1,864/mo
- Lexington Park 564 Sq Ft $1,864/mo
- Hollywood Park 564 Sq Ft $1,864/mo
- Egger Highlands 575 Sq Ft $1,876/mo
- Grant Hill 448 Sq Ft $1,902/mo
- Redwood Village-Rolando Park 586 Sq Ft $1,911/mo
- El Cerrito 580 Sq Ft $1,933/mo
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