
Cheap Senior Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA from $300 (37 Rentals)
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Island Village Apartments

Vantaggio Little Italy

University Gardens

Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

Terrasini Apartments, a 62+ Community

Harris Family Senior Residence

Iowa Street Senior Housing

City Heights Senior Apartments
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Talmadge Senior Village(55+ Senior Community)

Versa

Jean C. McKinney Manor

Estrella Senior Apartments

CCBA Senior Garden

Euclid Terrace Apartments

Tizon Senior Apartments 62+

Santa Fe Manor

Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartments
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Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+

Vida

The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)

Harvest Ridge

Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+

Casa Escondida

The Village at Rancho San Diego

Guava Gardens (62+ Senior Community)

Juniper Senior Village
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Laurel Park

Duetta and Volta at Millenia

Persimmon Villas Senior Apartments

Villa Escondido

Congregational Tower Apartments

Villa Serena

Helix Garden Senior 62+ Apartments

Sundance Senior Apartments

Cajon Senior Villas
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Casa De Oro Senior 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 | $2,407 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,916 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,726 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,864 | $1,165 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,254 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,098 | $1,074 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Diego Apartments
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.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Diego Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Diego is starting from $1,019 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 Hardy Avenue Apartments and starts from $1,165.
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