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Apartments for Rent in Lemon Grove, CA

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    1790 Dayton Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
    STUDIO $1,495
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    100 Citronica Lane, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
    1 BED $2,384+
    2 BEDS $2,861+
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    3635 Grove St., Lemon Grove, CA 91945
    3 BEDS $2,975
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    9031-9039 Meghan Court, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    4 BEDS $4,300
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    6362 Newsome Drive, San Diego, CA 92115
    3 BEDS $3,350
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    3743-55 Fairway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
    STUDIO $1,804
    1 BED $1,800+
    2 BEDS $2,072+
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    622 66Th St, San Diego, CA 92114
    1 BED $1,595
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    1624 Canyon Rd, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    1 BED $1,990
    2 BEDS $2,030+
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    9061 Kenwood Dr, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    1 BED $1,862
    2 BEDS $2,206
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    9121 Kenwood Dr, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    2 BEDS $2,018+
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    9209 Kenwood Dr, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    2 BEDS $1,987+
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    9151 Kenwood Dr, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    2 BEDS $2,319+
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    6116 Brooklyn Avenue (Studio), San Diego, CA 92114
    STUDIO $1,595
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    504 Carlsbad St, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    3 BEDS $3,500
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    Unit 224, La Mesa, CA 91941
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    7135 Mohawk St., San Diego, CA 92115
    3 BEDS $3,000
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    4981 Catoctin Dr, San Diego, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,685+
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    3 BEDS $3,650
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    5415 Lenox Drive, San Diego, CA 92114
    4 BEDS $3,700
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    5344 Rex Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
    2 BEDS $2,095+
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    6684 Reservoir Ln, San Diego, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,150
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    5228 Rex Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
    1 BED $1,795
    2 BEDS $1,500+
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    3917 Conrad Dr, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    1 BED $1,881
    2 BEDS $2,109+
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    1217 Sangamon Ave, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    1 BED $1,100
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    5474 Reservoir Dr, San Diego, CA 92120
    STUDIO $1,867+
    1 BED $2,032+
    2 BEDS $2,634+
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    1320 Vinca Way, San Diego, CA 92114
    1 BED $1,500
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Lemon Grove, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Lemon Grove, CA have increased by 0.39% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,051 to $2,059.

Average rent in Lemon Grove, CA

$2,059/mo Lemon Grove, CA average rental price, October 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Lemon Grove, CA is $2,059.

    What's the typical rent budget in Lemon Grove, CA?

    About 45% of apartment rents in Lemon Grove, CA range between $2,001-$2,500. Meanwhile, apartments around $2,501-$3,000 represent 13% of apartments. Around 11% of Lemon Grove’s apartments are in the $1,501-$2,000 price range. 27% of apartments are priced between $1,001-$1,500. A share of 4% of apartment rentals in Lemon Grove are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Lemon Grove, CA (45%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Lemon Grove, CA

    63 /100
    Somewhat Walkable
    37 /100
    Some Transit
    29 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 63, Transit Score®: 37, Bike Score®: 29

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Lemon Grove, CA last updated?

    Prices and availability in Lemon Grove, CA were last updated on 21 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Lemon Grove, CA?

    The best apartments in Lemon Grove, CA are: Limoncello Apartments, Celsius Apartments and 3635 Grove St, Unit 263.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lemon Grove, CA?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lemon Grove, CA is between $1,475 and $2,919.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Lemon Grove, CA?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Lemon Grove, CA is between $2,861 and $3,767.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Lemon Grove, CA?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Lemon Grove, CA is between $2,384 and $3,767.

    What type of rental buildings are in Lemon Grove, CA?

    In Lemon Grove, 47% of the residents are renting compared to 53% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 16% of Lemon Grove’s rentals, 53% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 31% are single-family rentals.

    What do typical apartment communities look like in Lemon Grove, CA?

    The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city.  In this case, the apartment buildings in Lemon Grove are about 31 years old, on average. Of these, 30% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 88% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 20% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

    What apartment floorplans are common in Lemon Grove, CA?

    Rental apartments in Lemon Grove come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 3% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 63% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 32% of all rentals in Lemon Grove. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

    Living in Lemon Grove, CA

    Just a short nine miles east of San Diego's downtown area is the lovely suburb of Lemon Grove in California. Many people who rent in this area work in San Diego and enjoy an easy commute when there isn't a lot of traffic. There's so much to love for renters who live in this beautiful community, which is a very desirable place to live. That includes a scenic park system, well-appointed shopping plazas and interesting landmarks right off Highway 94. One of those much-loved landmarks is the giant concrete lemon statue at the corner of Broadway and Lemon Grove Avenue. It's been there for almost a century to put a smile on anyone's face who sees it. In fact, charm and beauty are around every corner in Lemon Grove, with renters able to enjoy many festivals and events around town, such as the annual community bonfire, as well as movies in the park during the summertime.

    Renting in Lemon Grove, CA

    Renting in this small, suburban town is quite popular. Accordingly, about half of the homes are rentals. That includes families with children who go to the San Diego County School District, young singles who work in downtown San Diego, and long-time residents who rent because they like the environment of Lemon Grove. Some of the rental apartments are even within walking distance of unique coffee shops, restaurants and convenience stores. Of course, recreation is a popular pastime and is near rental apartments, including Coronado and Central beaches, which are less than 10 miles away. Sun and fun in the water are some of the best parts of living in Lemon Grove for renters who enjoy boating, fishing and swimming, all of which are very close to rental apartments.

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    Shopping in Lemon Grove, CA

    Shopping is a pleasure in Lemon Grove with many small shopping plazas and independent stores located all throughout town. Some of those shopping plazas near rental apartments right off Highway 94 include Lemon Grove Plaza; Gateway Plaza; and Fashion Valley, which is an upscale, open-air shopping mall that has designer stores and restaurants. In fact, it's the largest mall in San Diego. The anchor department stores that renters go to here include Bloomingdale's, Macy's and Nordstrom. It's a lovely place to spend an afternoon shopping for household goods, clothing and accessories.

    Transportation in Lemon Grove, CA

    The public transportation is very good in Lemon Grove and includes the trolley that goes into San Diego on the Orange Line from the Lemon Grove Depot. This is a great way for renters who commute to San Diego to get to work without a car. Otherwise, highways 94 and 125 are two major roads that go through Lemon Grove near rental apartments. Or, for air travel, renters will go to the San Diego International Airport, which is only nine miles away. Finally, bike lanes are also a popular way to travel around this dense suburb, making this form of eco-friendly travel for recreation or transportation a breeze and very safe.

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