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530 Graves Ave

7111 Waite Dr

Parkview Apartments

Oak Valley Apartments

Magnolia Apartments

Magnolia Terrace Apartment Homes

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Lexington Palms

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9109 Kenwood Dr

Villa Escondido

Easter Manor Apartments

Sund Apartments

Daisy Hills Apartments

Helix Garden Senior 62+ Apartments

The Parkway

Cajon Senior Villas

San Martin De Porres Apartments

Henry Square- Luxury Townhomes

Quintard Manor

Rancho Cornado Condos

Roanoke

4376 Rosebud Ln

Grove Lofts

Escondido Villas

Evergreen Gardens

Rockcrest Villas Senior Apartments

Terre at 1037 Peach

Sun Valley Gardens

Casa Maria Apartments

Woodlake

Lincoln Palms
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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 | $2,385 | $900 | $5,500 |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,924 | $1,180 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,711 | $835 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,888 | $914 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,753 | $735 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,930 | $749 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 6 Bedroom Apartments | $10,067 | $1,914 | $10,000+ |
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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 Meade Avenue Apartments which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in San Diego costs $6,945.
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 4,539 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 $739 which is $6,206 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Diego.
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