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Victory on Paseo
5505 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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2531 Caminito Hiedra
San DiegoCA92154
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3140 Midway Dr
San DiegoCA92110
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The Presidio Apartments
3350 Rosecrans StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Hilltop Terrace
4166 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Overlook Point Apartments
1616 Guy StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Balboa Plaza
6699 Beadnell WaySan Diego, CA 92117
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1440 Lincoln Ave, Unit 25
1440 Lincoln AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Bridgeview Apartments
2925-2945 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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134 Moss St
Chula VistaCA91911
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134 Moss St
Chula VistaCA91911
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Vista Shores – Bright, Renovated Studios
710 E StChula Vista, CA 91910
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Pinewood Apartments
1104 Palm AveNational City, CA 91950
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Guava Gardens (62+ Senior Community)
5041 Guava AveLa Mesa, CA 91942
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The Glorias Apartments
580 G StChula Vista, CA 91910
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The Ridge on Jackson Apartments
5639 Jackson DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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5365-5465 Marengo AveLa Mesa, CA 91942
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1202 Pearl
1202 N Pearl StTacoma, WA 98406
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Terre at E Park
311 Ballantyne StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Summer Creek Apartments
640 W Lincoln AveEscondido, CA 92026
2041 E Grand Ave
EscondidoCA92027
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Woodlawn West Apartments
285-293 Woodlawn AveChula Vista, CA 91910
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Hunter's Run Apartments
532 BroadwayEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Shady Terrace
320-368 Shady LnEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Winter Gardens Manor
9250 Winter Gardens BlvdLakeside, CA 92040
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The Greentree Apartments
182 Orlando StEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Palm Towers Apartments
234 W Park AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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San Diego, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,428 | $1,033 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,873 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,758 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,733 | $930 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,567 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,063 | $792 | $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 $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Diego?
The cheapest apartment in San Diego is Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in San Diego costs $5,895.
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 951 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 $644 which is $5,251 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Diego.
Expert Rental Resources
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.
Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide
Written by: Hayden Goldberg
Aloha! I’m Hayden, your local San Diego Realtor and relocation expert with ApartmentHomeLiving.com.
Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.
The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Written by: Marie Brown
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.
Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
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.