2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (5,647 Rentals)

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San Diego, CA Local Guide

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San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 02, 2025

There are currently 13967 available 2 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over San Diego, CA that range in price from $855 to $30,000. Balboa Park, Harborview and Downtown San Diego are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 2 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in San Diego with the most available 2 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Balboa Park607$3,715$855
Harborview410$3,990$1,950
Downtown San Diego372$4,070$1,950
Burlingame371$3,852$1,845
Core-columbia358$4,013$1,950
Horton Plaza357$4,013$1,950
Gaslamp District332$3,992$1,950
Marina District325$4,000$1,950
Marina311$4,002$1,950
Waterfront Condos276$4,272$1,950

Largest Available San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in San Diego, CA is found at Park 12 - The Collection in the Horton Plaza neighborhood and is 2,824 square feet priced from $18,790. The Merian in the Balboa Park neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 2,515 square feet and currently listed start at $12,055. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Park 12 - The CollectionTOWER P12,824 Sq Ft$18,790
The Merian2Y Penthouse2,515 Sq Ft$12,055
West SD ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Den Penthouse C8ph2,403 Sq Ft$15,713
The AvalynLW2,328 Sq Ft$4,899
LUX by Garden2TH-C2,153 Sq Ft$6,560
Stanza Little ItalyPH082,062 Sq Ft$7,601
The LindleyB1DPH2,051 Sq Ft$15,279
ALXPH12,043 Sq Ft$7,900

Cheapest Available San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 02, 2025 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in San Diego, CA is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model starting from $1,720 at Village Green Senior Community in the North Broadway neighborhood. The second most affordable San Diego 2 Bedroom is the 2-Bed/1-Bath - 50% Model at Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing starting at $1,747 in the Ocean Crest neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in San Diego is currently $3,649. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Village Green Senior CommunityTwo Bedroom One Bath$1,720
Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing2-Bed/1-Bath - 50%$1,747
Union GrantvilleB10$1,799
1202 Pearl2 BED 1 BATH$1,806
Shadow Glen2x1B$1,829
Oakdale Apartments2 Bedroom$1,895
4960-4970 Auburn Drive2/1$1,899
Terre at CanyonRavine$1,901
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms$1,925
Colina Park North Apartments2x1.560%$1,935

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San Diego Overview

San Diego is a major city on the Pacific Coast in Southern California and is adjacent to the Mexican border. Home to over 1.3 million people, San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States and is nicknamed “America’s Finest City”. The major industries are military/defense, tourism, international trade, and manufacturing. There is also a wide variety of apartments in San Diego available for residents who move here to find a great place to call home.

Why live in San Diego, CA?

While the cost of living is higher than average in San Diego, the city offers near perfect weather year round, a wide variety of outdoors activities, beautiful beaches, museums and other cultural centers, and a professional sports events. Fans of local sports have their choice of supporting the San Diego Chargers (football), the San Diego Padres (baseball), the San Diego Gulls (ice hockey) and a newly formed rugby team.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Diego, CA

Ranked #4

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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San Diego is an amazing city for families, young professionals, and retirees!

Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom San Diego Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in San Diego with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in San Diego is at Village Green Senior Community listed at $1,720.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom San Diego Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in San Diego is $3,649.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 2,824 square feet unit starting from $18,790 at Park 12 - The Collection.

What is the average size for San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in San Diego is currently 1,080 sq ft.

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