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$1,4001 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+
3281 College PlLemon Grove, CA 91945
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$1,500 - $1,5501 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Sundance Senior Apartments
914 Gillespie DrSpring Valley, CA 91977
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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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$1,529 - $2,4571 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1202 Pearl
1202 N Pearl StTacoma, WA 98406
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$1,545Studio Apartments Available Sep 5
Vista Shores – Bright, Renovated Studios
710 E StChula Vista, CA 91910
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$1,550 - $2,4501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
The Village at Rancho San Diego
10836 Calle VerdeLa Mesa, CA 91941
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$1,565 - $1,8201 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)
9703 Winter Gardens BlvdLakeside, CA 92040
317-317 11th St
RamonaCA92065
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$1,585 - $2,274Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Vida
1070 E Washington AveEscondido, CA 92025
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$1,595 - $2,295Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
San Remo Court
540 Naples StChula Vista, CA 91911
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The Ridge on Jackson Apartments
5639 Jackson DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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$1,600 - $2,550Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Villa Knolls Apartments
5365-5465 Marengo AveLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Guava Gardens (62+ Senior Community)
5041 Guava AveLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Del Pacifico Apartments
7555 Pacific AveLemon Grove, CA 91945
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$1,602 - $4,8741 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Terre at 1019 Peach
1019 Peach AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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$1,637 - $1,975Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Terre at E Park
311 Ballantyne StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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$1,645 - $2,195Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Encinitas Senior Living - 55+ Active Adult Apartments
504 S El Camino RealEncinitas, CA 92024
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$1,649 - $1,9491 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 20
Birchmont
2549 E Valley PkyEscondido, CA 92027
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$1,649 - $1,804Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult Apartments
480 S El Camino RealEncinitas, CA 92024
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$1,645 - $2,495Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 10
Pinewood Apartments
1104 Palm AveNational City, CA 91950
San Diego, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,431 | $1,033 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,895 | $1,011 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,632 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,776 | $930 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,817 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,707 | $871 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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 $5,270.
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 2,458 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 $559 which is $4,711 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Diego.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide
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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.