
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Northern San Diego Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $2,230 (4 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northern San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Northern San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,720 | $2,230 | $4,280 |
| Northern San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,909 | $1,800 | $5,719 |
| Northern San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,985 | $2,795 | $8,125 |
| Northern San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,869 | $3,958 | $7,781 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northern San Diego Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northern San Diego?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northern San Diego is under $2,735.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northern San Diego?
The cheapest apartment in Northern San Diego is Canyon Park which is listed at $2,230, while the average apartment in Northern San Diego costs $5,869.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northern San Diego?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 29 regular apartments in Northern San Diego that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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