
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Alvarado Estates Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $855 (12 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alvarado Estates?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvarado Estates Studio Apartments | $2,337 | $2,095 | $2,495 |
| Alvarado Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,589 | $1,495 | $8,035 |
Alvarado Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,624 | $855 | $4,230 |
| Alvarado Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,090 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Alvarado Estates 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,485 | $850 | $5,000 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAlvarado Estates, San Diego, CA
Ranked #53
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alvarado Estates Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Alvarado Estates?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Alvarado Estates is under $3,087.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alvarado Estates?
The cheapest apartment in Alvarado Estates is Fifty Twenty-Five which is listed at $1,009, while the average apartment in Alvarado Estates costs $8,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alvarado Estates?
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 48 regular apartments in Alvarado Estates that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Alvarado Estates?
Cheap apartments in Alvarado Estates have an average cost of $870 which is $7,330 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alvarado Estates.
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