Cheap Apartments for Rent in East County
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2 BEDS$1,109+3 BEDS$1,189+4 BEDS$386+ -
Exceptional ValueTotal 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 -
Good ValueTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New4 BEDS$825Base Rent$825 - $1,495Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$825 - $1,399Zuma Student Housing
6237 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115 -
Rent SpecialTotal 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 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$2,039+2 BEDS$919+4 BEDS$869+Base Rent$849 - $2,019Required Monthly Fees$20Total Monthly Price$869 - $2,039Fifty Twenty-Five
5025 Collwood Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115 -
Exceptional Value|Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$2,340+1 BED$2,505+2 BEDS$855+4 BEDS$850+Base Rent$850 - $2,634Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$850 - $2,634
Union Grantville
4520 Alvarado Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92120 -
Rent SpecialTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS$900+4 BEDS$865+Base Rent$865 - $1,875Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$865 - $1,875Cerca Student Housing
5716 Hardy Ave, San Diego, CA 92115 -
Exceptional ValueTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS$1,050+4 BEDS$960+5 BEDS$899+Base Rent$899 - $2,400Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$899 - $2,400Victory 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 -
1 Month FreeTotal 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 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,000Base Rent$1,000Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,0004281 Lowell St Unit 20 Lowell St
4281 Lowell St, La Mesa, CA 91941 -
Price Drop. $400 Off3 BEDS$1,165
Hardy Avenue Apartments | Walk to SDSU | 3BR for Roommates
5584 Hardy Ave, San Diego, CA 92115 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,200Base Rent$1,200Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,2004781 73rd St
4781 73rd St, La Mesa, CA 91942 -
Rent Special1 BED$1,295Meade Avenue Apartments
5316 Meade Ave, San Diego, CA 92115 -
Exceptional Value1 BED$1,350Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartments
1231 Persimmon Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021 -
Exceptional ValueSTUDIO$1,960+2 BEDS$1,535+4 BEDS$1,355+
Iconic on Alvarado
6625 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA 92120 -
STUDIO$1,654+1 BED$1,762+Colina Park North Apartments
4333 Dawson Ave, San Diego, CA 92115 -
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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Good Value1 BED$1,450University Gardens
5622 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,4503210 Felton St Unit 3210 Felton Studio
3210 Felton St, San Diego, CA 92104 -
Rent Special1 BED$1,465The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)
9703 Winter Gardens Blvd, Lakeside, CA 92040 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,4959430 Winter Gdns Blvd Unit 24
9430 Winter Gdns Blvd, Lakeside, CA 92040 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,495!!! OPEN HOUSE !!! - Sunday, May 17th From 11:00pm to 3:00pm - 1/2 Mile from SDSU - Fully Furnish... Unit Room 5
6505 Saranac St, San Diego, CA 92115 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,495
!!! OPEN HOUSE !!! - Sunday, May 17th From 11:00pm to 3:00pm - 1/2 Mile from SDSU - Fully Furnish... Unit Room 1
6505 Saranac St, San Diego, CA 92115 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,495!!! OPEN HOUSE !!! - Sunday, May 17th From 11:00pm to 3:00pm - 1/2 Mile from SDSU - Fully Furnish... Unit Room 5
4775 54th St, San Diego, CA 92115 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,4953428 Wightman St
3428 Wightman St, San Diego, CA 92104 -
1 Month Free1 BED$1,500Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+
1012 N Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92021 -
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1 BED$1,500Cajon Senior Villas
1219 Persimmon Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,500*!*! MOVE-IN SPECIAL - .5 MILES FROM SDSU !*!* Private rooms are only $1,500/month until August w... Unit Room 4
4775 54th St, San Diego, CA 92115 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,500Headline *!*! MOVE-IN SPECIAL - .5 MILES FROM SDSU !*!* Private rooms are only $1,500/month until... Unit Room 2
4775 54th St, San Diego, CA 92115 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,500
*!*! MOVE-IN SPECIAL - .5 MILES FROM SDSU !*!* Private rooms are only $1,500/month until August w... Unit Room 1
4775 54th St, San Diego, CA 92115 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,500
7221 Mohawk St
7221 Mohawk St, San Diego, CA 92115 -
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Exceptional Value1 BED$1,525La Quinta Apartment
1515 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019 -
STUDIO$1,545Vista Pines
1549 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021
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 606 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
- Teralta East 552 Sq Ft $1,752/mo
- Logan Heights 605 Sq Ft $1,783/mo
- Colina Del Sol 632 Sq Ft $1,785/mo
- Talmadge 555 Sq Ft $1,855/mo
- Paradise Hills 632 Sq Ft $1,912/mo
- Redwood Village-Rolando Park 603 Sq Ft $1,922/mo
- Bay Terraces 639 Sq Ft $1,924/mo
- El Cerrito 588 Sq Ft $1,929/mo
- Rolando 616 Sq Ft $1,984/mo
- Normal Heights 512 Sq Ft $2,056/mo
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