
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA from $300 with Utilities Included (160 Rentals) Page 2 of 4
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Cheap Apartments in San Diego.


4345 McClintock St

4568 Altadena Ave

Aspen Apartments

4781 SEMINOLE Dr

4177-4187 Eta St

Lions Gate

Lotus House Apartments

1849-1867 Morena Blvd

Crescent Gardens Apartments
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Vantaggio Suites Hillcrest

4502 40th St

Essex Apartments

La Maison

Balboa Fountains Apartments

4077 Goldfinch St

The Pacific Lamont

Santa Fe Manor

4382 53rd St
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3070 Landis St

De Anza

Park House Apartments

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Regency Centre Apartments

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Bay Palms Apartment

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Barcelona

Esquire
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2401-2415 G St.

Studios on 6th

Alta Mesa

J Street Flats

Casa Estilo

Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+

Vista De Luna

Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+

The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)

SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS

Casa Escondida

Village Green Senior Community

Guava Gardens (62+ Senior Community)

Laurel Park

Duetta and Volta at Millenia

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9859 Dale Ave

Persimmon Villas Senior Apartments

Lori Manor

Tierra Del Norte
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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 | $2,387 | $825 | $5,844 |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,863 | $1,042 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,586 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,692 | $1,065 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,355 | $875 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,195 | $914 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,150 | $6,600 | $7,450 |
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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 $1,292.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Diego?
The cheapest apartment in San Diego is The Residences at 3954 Kansas which is listed at $1,292, while the average apartment in San Diego costs $7,426.
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 4,771 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 $670 which is $6,756 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Diego.
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