
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $2,600 (690 Rentals)


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Carroll Apartments

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The Hills

Prado Apartments

Loma Palisades

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View Apartments

Market Street Village

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Union Grantville

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Campus Village Apartments

ReNew Serra Mesa

Dorado Plaza
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Gramercy Apartments

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Village Apartments

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Woodman Village

Stadium Arms Apartments

Valle at Canyon

Coral Bay

Canyon Rim Apartments

Rancho Bonita
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Bonita Woods

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Ocean Breeze

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Hollister Creek Apartments

Village Terrace

Rodessia Luxury Apartments

Meadowbrook

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Fifty Twenty-Five

Miramar Townhomes - Military Housing

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Las Palmas Apartments
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Willow Glen Apartments

Royal Village Apartments

Summer Brook Apartments

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North Bonita Apartments

The Marquis

Summit Park Village

RB Racquet Club Apartments

Mira Monte

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Asana at North Park

Potomac Square Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,383 | $900 | $5,500 |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,920 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,738 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,911 | $1,165 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,818 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,523 | $1,124 | $10,000+ |
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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 Fifty Twenty-Five listed at $1,009.
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 $3,738.
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 2,403 square feet unit starting from $14,566 at West.
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 1,054 sq ft.
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