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Island Village Apartments
1245 Market StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Vantaggio Little Italy
1736 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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University Gardens
5622 University AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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5316 Meade AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Harris Family Senior Residence
4320 44th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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Iowa Street Senior Housing
3939 Iowa StSan Diego, CA 92104
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City Heights Senior Apartments
4065 43rd StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Talmadge Senior Village(55+ Senior Community)
5252 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Versa
2355 Via AltaSan Diego, CA 92108
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Jean C. McKinney Manor
5641 Imperial AveSan Diego, CA 92114
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CCBA Senior Garden
438 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Estrella Senior Apartments
4120 Estrella AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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Euclid Terrace Apartments
240-260 Euclid AveSan Diego, CA 92114
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Tizon Senior Apartments 62+
11520 W Bernardo CtSan Diego, CA 92127
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Santa Fe Manor
3835 Swift AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartments
1231 Persimmon AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+
3281 College PlLemon Grove, CA 91945
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Vida
1070 E Washington AveEscondido, CA 92025
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From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.
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Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+
1012 N Anza StEl Cajon, CA 92021
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The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)
9703 Winter Gardens BlvdLakeside, CA 92040
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Village Green Senior Community
1068 N BroadwayEscondido, CA 92026
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715 N BroadwayEscondido, CA 92025
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The Village at Rancho San Diego
10836 Calle VerdeLa Mesa, CA 91941
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Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult Apartments
480 S El Camino RealEncinitas, CA 92024
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Guava Gardens (62+ Senior Community)
5041 Guava AveLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Laurel Park
10122 Buena Vista AveSantee, CA 92071
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Duetta and Volta at Millenia
1734 Solstice AveChula Vista, CA 91915
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Persimmon Villas Senior Apartments
1141 Persimmon AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Villa Escondido
511 E Grand AveEscondido, CA 92025
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Congregational Tower Apartments
288 F StChula Vista, CA 91910
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Villa Serena
1201-1231 Medical Center DrChula Vista, CA 91911
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Juniper Senior Village
215 E Washington AveEscondido, CA 92025
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Helix Garden Senior 62+ Apartments
1302 Helix StSpring Valley, CA 91977
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Sundance Senior Apartments
914 Gillespie DrSpring Valley, CA 91977
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Cajon Senior Villas
1219 Persimmon AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Casa De Oro Senior Apartments
9550 Campo RdSpring Valley, CA 91977
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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 | $2,388 | $850 | $6,216 |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,906 | $1,180 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,682 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,756 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,865 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,559 | $899 | $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 $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Diego?
The cheapest apartment in San Diego is Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in San Diego costs $7,365.
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 4,097 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 $642 which is $6,723 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Diego.
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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide
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