Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA from $799 (86 Rentals)

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1985 National Ave
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1985 National Ave

1985 National AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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Cedar Gateway
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Cedar Gateway

550 Cedar StSan Diego, CA 92101
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4462-4468 30th St
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4462-4468 30th St

4462-4468 30th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Casa De Lago
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Casa De Lago

4145 Iowa StSan Diego, CA 92104
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Cascade Apartments
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Cascade Apartments

5826-5848 Streamview DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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4345 McClintock St
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4345 McClintock St

4345 McClintock StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Los Vientos
2 Bedroom Apartments

Los Vientos

1668 National AveSan Diego, CA 92113

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Parkside
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside

4035 Park Haven CtSan Diego, CA 92113
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Bandar Salaam
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Bandar Salaam

3810 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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Lions Gate
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Lions Gate

1231 25th 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
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Aldea at Hamilton

3962 Hamilton StSan Diego, CA 92104
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Valencia Pointe
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Valencia Pointe

5930 Division StSan Diego, CA 92114
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Bel Vue Terrace
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Bel Vue Terrace

1336-1348 Brunner StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Sharing a lease? Learn how to set clear expectations with your roommates on routines, bills, and cleaning to ensure a successful and peaceful shared living arrangement.

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Aspen Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Apartments

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

2707 Mission Village DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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Laurel Park
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Laurel Park

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

419-435 Palm Ave

419-435 Palm AveNational City, CA 91950

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

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Greenfield Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenfield Apartments

569 Greenfield DrEl Cajon, CA 92021
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9859 Dale Ave
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9859 Dale Ave

9859 Dale AveSpring Valley, CA 91977
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Magnolia Apartments
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Magnolia Apartments

732 Magnolia AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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434 Avocado Ave
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434 Avocado Ave

434 Avocado AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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733 B St
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733 B St

733 B StRamona, CA 92065
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Tierra Del Norte
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Tierra Del Norte

984 Peach AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Amberwood Villas
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Amberwood Villas

1404 N BroadwayEscondido, CA 92026
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9109 Kenwood Dr
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9109 Kenwood Dr

9109 Kenwood DrSpring Valley, CA 91977
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The Student Renter's Ultimate Guide to Finding the Perfect San Diego Neighborhood to Rent

Learn About the Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near College Campuses in San Diego, CA | Find San Diego Off-Campus Student Housing

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,295.

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

The cheapest apartment in San Diego is Fifty Twenty-Five which is listed at $809, while the average apartment in San Diego costs $6,754.

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 6,829 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 $878 which is $5,876 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Diego.

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