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2066 Tango Loop, Unit Room in a condo

Vista Palms

Summer Hill

Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+

Casa De Oro Senior Apartments

Vista De Luna

302 S Kenton Ave, Unit B

Guava Gardens (62+ Senior Community)

Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 55+

169 E Main St

The Village at Rancho San Diego

Southern Highlands

The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)

The Glorias Apartments

The Ridge on Jackson Apartments

1005 La Mesa Ave

717 D St

Terre at Copley

Valle at Fairway

315-317 11th St

1202 Pearl

8082 Golden Ave

Westwood *$500 Off*

Hunter's Run Apartments

Azure Point at Encinitas

Park Fifth Avenue

Del Pacifico Apartments

Terre at S Anza

Summer Creek Apartments

Woodlawn West Apartments

The Greentree Apartments

Winter Gardens Manor

Shady Terrace

521 Park Way
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 | $2,414 | $1,033 | $7,770 |
Cheap San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,855 | $995 | $10,000+ |
Cheap San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,674 | $855 | $10,000+ |
Cheap San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,755 | $930 | $10,000+ |
Cheap San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,524 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,716 | $792 | $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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Diego?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Diego is at 3942 8th Ave listed at $1,050.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Diego Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Diego Apartment is $1,400 at Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Diego Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Diego is starting from $980 at The Rive San Diego.
What is the most affordable San Diego Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap San Diego Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Rive San Diego and starts from $925.
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