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4835 Saratoga Ave
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4835 Saratoga Ave

4835 Saratoga AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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4568 Altadena Ave
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4568 Altadena Ave

4568 Altadena AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Aspen Apartments
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Aspen Apartments

4975 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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1849-1867 Morena Blvd
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1849-1867 Morena Blvd

1849-1867 Morena BlvdSan Diego, CA 92110
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4781 SEMINOLE Dr
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4781 SEMINOLE Dr

4781 SEMINOLE DrSan Diego, CA 92115
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Lotus House Apartments
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Lotus House Apartments

5110 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Lions Gate
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Lions Gate

1231 25th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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3087 A St
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3087 A St

3087 A StSan Diego, CA 92102

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Serra Bella Apartments
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Serra Bella Apartments

2707 Mission Village DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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La Maison
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La Maison

1818 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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4502 40th St
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4502 40th St

4502 40th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Torre Del Mar
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Torre Del Mar

4925 Del Mar AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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4077 Goldfinch St
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4077 Goldfinch St

4077 Goldfinch StSan Diego, CA 92103
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The Pacific Lamont
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The Pacific Lamont

4040 Lamont StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Santa Fe Manor
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Santa Fe Manor

3835 Swift AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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4382 53rd St
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4382 53rd St

4382 53rd StSan Diego, CA 92115
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3070 Landis St
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3070 Landis St

3070 Landis StSan Diego, CA 92104
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66th Street
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66th Street

630-636 66th StSan Diego, CA 92114
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Casa De Lago
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Casa De Lago

4145 Iowa StSan Diego, CA 92104
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4030 Front St
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4030 Front St

4030 Front StSan Diego, CA 92103
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De Anza
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De Anza

2430-2444 30th StSan Diego, CA 92104
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4576-4580 32nd St
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4576-4580 32nd St

4576-4580 32nd StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Casa Riviera
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Casa Riviera

3773-3777 Haines StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Bay Palms Apartment
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Bay Palms Apartment

2201-2233 Grand AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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3829 Georgia St
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3829 Georgia St

3829 Georgia StSan Diego, CA 92103
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4424 Mississippi St
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4424 Mississippi St

4424 Mississippi StSan Diego, CA 92116
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2401-2415 G St.
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2401-2415 G St.

2401 G StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Esquire
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Esquire

4710 Point Loma AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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2166 Grand Ave
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2166 Grand Ave

2166 Grand AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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4322 Van Dyke Ave
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4322 Van Dyke Ave

4322 Van Dyke AveSan Diego, CA 92105

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Diego Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in San Diego?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Diego is under $1,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Diego?

The cheapest apartment in San Diego is The Residences at 3954 Kansas which is listed at $1,292, while the average apartment in San Diego costs $7,004.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 5,424 regular apartments in San Diego 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 San Diego?

Cheap apartments in San Diego have an average cost of $805 which is $6,199 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Diego.

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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide

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Your Guide to Picking the Perfect San Diego Neighborhood for Student Renters

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Choosing the right place to live during your college years can make or break your collegiate experience. My name is Hayden, I’m a San Diego area expert with ApartmentHomeLiving.com and have been in the real estate world for years.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.