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Bandar Salaam
3810 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92105
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA from $500 with Utilities Included (194 Rentals) Page 2 of 4
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4345 McClintock St
4345 McClintock StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Fiesta Apartments
5150 Balboa Arms DrSan Diego, CA 92117
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Town Pines
3013 C StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Colina Park North Apartments
4333 Dawson AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing
3501-3509 Vista LnSan Diego, CA 92173
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4568 Altadena Ave
4568 Altadena AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Aspen Apartments
4975 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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4781 SEMINOLE Dr
4781 SEMINOLE DrSan Diego, CA 92115
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1849-1867 Morena Blvd
1849-1867 Morena BlvdSan Diego, CA 92110
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Lotus House Apartments
5110 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Lions Gate
1231 25th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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4177-4187 Eta St
4177-4187 Eta StSan Diego, CA 92113
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Harbor Villa Apartments
2810 Keats StSan Diego, CA 92106
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Crescent Gardens Apartments
4881 Rolando CtSan Diego, CA 92115
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Vantaggio Suites Hillcrest
819 University AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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4502 40th St
4502 40th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Essex Apartments
1910 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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La Maison
1818 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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4077 Goldfinch St
4077 Goldfinch StSan Diego, CA 92103
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The Pacific Lamont
4040 Lamont StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Santa Fe Manor
3835 Swift AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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4382 53rd St
4382 53rd StSan Diego, CA 92115
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3070 Landis St
3070 Landis StSan Diego, CA 92104
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De Anza
2430-2444 30th StSan Diego, CA 92104
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Park House Apartments
8501-8549 Glenhaven StSan Diego, CA 92123
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The Mission Apartments
1825 Hancock StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Regency Centre Apartments
4765 Home AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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Terrace View Villas - Military Housing
4025 Home AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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Bay Palms Apartment
2201-2233 Grand AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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Astro Vista Apartments
2233-2281 Ulric StSan Diego, CA 92111
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2401-2415 G St.
2401 G StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Esquire
4710 Point Loma AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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J Street Flats
222 J StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Alta Mesa
3441 Ruffin RdSan Diego, CA 92123
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St. Paul's Manor
2635 2nd AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Santa Fe Villas
3912 Albatross StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Hillside Views Apartments
5471 Bayview Heights PlSan Diego, CA 92105
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Valencia Pointe
5930 Division StSan Diego, CA 92114
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Pacific Palms
5109-5139 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Park Loma Apartment Homes
2089 Chatsworth BlvdSan Diego, CA 92107
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50th Street Villas
3845 50th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Bel Vue Terrace
1336-1348 Brunner StSan Diego, CA 92110
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BC Chamoune
4065-4071 Chamoune AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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Pebble Cove Apartments
2235 Saipan DrSan Diego, CA 92139
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Silver Spray Apartments
5116 Narragansett AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+
3281 College PlLemon Grove, CA 91945
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$1,465 - $1,6201 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)
9703 Winter Gardens BlvdLakeside, CA 92040
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$1,470 - $1,495Studio Apartments Available Jul 15
Vista De Luna
588 N Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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$1,500 - $1,5501 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+
1012 N Anza StEl Cajon, CA 92021
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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 | $2,385 | $900 | $5,500 |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,911 | $1,180 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,716 | $835 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,892 | $914 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,698 | $735 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,887 | $864 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 6 Bedroom Apartments | $10,062 | $1,914 | $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 $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Diego?
The cheapest apartment in San Diego is Meade Avenue Apartments which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in San Diego costs $6,719.
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 4,411 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 $732 which is $5,987 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Diego.
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