2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $3,000 (946 Rentals)

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Vora Mission Valley
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$2,807 - $7,032
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$2,316 - $7,032

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Vora Mission Valley

4440 Twain AveSan Diego, CA 92120
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La Terraza Apartments
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$2,805 - $3,315
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$2,455 - $3,325

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$2,455 - $3,325
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La Terraza Apartments

10878 Poblado RdSan Diego, CA 92127
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Union Grantville
$855 - $1,700
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$850 - $2,634

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Union Grantville

4520 Alvarado Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92120
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Canyon Park
$2,874 - $3,409
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$2,219 - $3,954

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Canyon Park

9555 Genesee AveSan Diego, CA 92121
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Carroll Apartments
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$2,400 - $2,750
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$2,400 - $3,200

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Carroll Apartments

9494 Carroll Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92126
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Casoleil
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$2,771 - $7,067
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$2,350 - $7,067

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Casoleil

1100 Dennery RdSan Diego, CA 92154
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The Casas
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$2,734 - $4,761
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$2,406 - $4,761

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The Casas

10802-B Camino RuizSan Diego, CA 92126
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$2,169 - $2,449
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6670 Doriana StSan Diego, CA 92139
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Greenfield Village
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$2,713 - $3,169
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$1,968 - $7,123

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Greenfield Village

5540 Ocean Gate LnSan Diego, CA 92154
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Campus Village
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$2,475
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$2,475 - $2,795

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$2,475 - $2,795
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Campus Village

5925 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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IMT Sorrento Valley
$2,965 - $3,475
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$2,537 - $3,492

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$2,537 - $3,492
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IMT Sorrento Valley

11102 Caminito AlvarezSan Diego, CA 92126
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City View
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$2,801
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$2,140 - $2,806

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840 17th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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RiverEdge Terrace*
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$2,989 - $7,263
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$2,995 - $7,263

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RiverEdge Terrace*

4805 Wind Surf WaySan Diego, CA 92154
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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 $1,019.

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 $3,726.

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 1,066 sq ft.

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