Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA from $300 with Utilities Included (157 Rentals) Page 3 of 4
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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 | $2,382 | $974 | $5,828 |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,860 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,549 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,623 | $930 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,038 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,770 | $871 | $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 $1,300.
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 $5,909.
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 4,394 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 $669 which is $5,240 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Diego.
Expert Rental Resources
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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
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