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5584 Hardy AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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215 Willie James Jones AveSan Diego, CA 92102
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1245 Market StSan Diego, CA 92101
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202 Island AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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843 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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5809 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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21 Del Mar Ave, Unit A
21 Del Mar AveChula Vista, CA 91910
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Magnolia Apartments
732 Magnolia AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,362 | $850 | $5,500 |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,893 | $1,180 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,663 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,751 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,858 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,464 | $899 | $10,000+ |
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What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Diego?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Diego is at Arlington Apartments listed at $900.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Diego Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Diego Apartment is $1,295 at Meade Avenue Apartments.
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Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Diego is starting from $1,009 at Fifty Twenty-Five.
What is the most affordable San Diego Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap San Diego Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Victory on Paseo and starts from $1,050.
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