Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA from $500 (11 Rentals)

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Student Housing Options in San Diego.

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Paseo Place
3 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Paseo Place

5665 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
Student Housing

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The Rive San Diego
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Rive San Diego

6345 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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The Essential
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Essential

5595 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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Stateside
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Stateside

6151 Montezuma RdSan Diego, CA 92115
Student Housing

Top Neighborhoods Near San Diego Colleges and Universities

Learn about the best San Diego neighborhoods for student renters from Local Expert Hayden Goldberg.

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Casa Diego
4 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Diego

6195 Montezuma RdSan Diego, CA 92115
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The Quad-Student Housing
4 Bedroom Apartments

The Quad-Student Housing

210 E Barham DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Getting Around San Diego, CA

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74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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46 / 100

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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 3942 8th Ave listed at $1,050.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Diego Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Diego Apartment is $1,400 at Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+.

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 $980 at The Rive San Diego.

What is the most affordable San Diego Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Diego Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vista Lane Family Homes and starts from $2,004.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.