Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA from $855 (92 Rentals)

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The Rive San Diego
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Rive San Diego

6345 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Versa
2 Bedroom Apartments

Versa

2355 Via AltaSan Diego, CA 92108
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Casa De Lago
2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa De Lago

4145 Iowa StSan Diego, CA 92104
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Cascade Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cascade Apartments

5826-5848 Streamview DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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2253-2285 Dunlop St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2253-2285 Dunlop St

2253-2285 Dunlop StSan Diego, CA 92111
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4345 McClintock St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4345 McClintock St

4345 McClintock StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Park 12 Podium
2 Bedroom Apartments

Park 12 Podium

202 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Coral Bay Summit
2 Bedroom Apartments

Coral Bay Summit

3103-3171 Clairemont DrSan Diego, CA 92117

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Parkside
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside

4035 Park Haven CtSan Diego, CA 92113
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Bandar Salaam
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bandar Salaam

3810 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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Coral Bay Canyon
2 Bedroom Apartments

Coral Bay Canyon

3103 Clairemont DrSan Diego, CA 92117
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Town Pines
2 Bedroom Apartments

Town Pines

3013 C StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Alta Mesa
2 Bedroom Apartments

Alta Mesa

3441 Ruffin RdSan Diego, CA 92123
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Aldea at Hamilton
2 Bedroom Apartments

Aldea at Hamilton

3962 Hamilton StSan Diego, CA 92104
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Valencia Pointe
2 Bedroom Apartments

Valencia Pointe

5930 Division StSan Diego, CA 92114
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Fairbanks Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairbanks Square

16050 Potomac Ridge RdSan Diego, CA 92127
Senior Living

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Bel Vue Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bel Vue Terrace

1336-1348 Brunner StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Aspen Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Apartments

4975 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Serra Bella Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Serra Bella Apartments

2707 Mission Village DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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Laurel Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Park

10122 Buena Vista AveSantee, CA 92071
Senior Living
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419-435 Palm Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

419-435 Palm Ave

419-435 Palm AveNational City, CA 91950
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Greenfield Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenfield Apartments

569 Greenfield DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
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9859 Dale Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

9859 Dale Ave

9859 Dale AveSpring Valley, CA 91977
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Magnolia Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Apartments

732 Magnolia AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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434 Avocado Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

434 Avocado Ave

434 Avocado AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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733 B St
2 Bedroom Apartments

733 B St

733 B StRamona, CA 92065

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San Diego, CA

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

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57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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46 / 100

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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 $1,450.

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

The cheapest apartment in San Diego is Village Green Senior Community which is listed at $1,720, while the average apartment in San Diego costs $5,270.

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 2,458 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 $559 which is $4,711 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Diego.

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