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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA from $500 (335 Rentals) Page 5 of 7
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$1,653 - $3,595Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Commodore
200 E 31st StNational City, CA 91950
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Vida
1070 E Washington AveEscondido, CA 92025
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Summer Creek Apartments
640 W Lincoln AveEscondido, CA 92026
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Hunter's Run Apartments
532 BroadwayEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Winter Gardens Manor
9250 Winter Gardens BlvdLakeside, CA 92040
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$1,6951 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Vista Bella Apartment Homes
1362 E Main StEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Crestwood Apartments
191 N Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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$1,695 - $2,1251 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Westwood Apartments
180 N 1st StEl Cajon, CA 92021
7364-7368 Broadway
Lemon GroveCA91945
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Summerfield Villas
1225 E Grand AveEscondido, CA 92027
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$1,699 - $1,9491 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Birchmont
2549 E Valley PkyEscondido, CA 92027
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The Glorias Apartments
580 G StChula Vista, CA 91910
1180 2nd Ave
Chula VistaCA91911
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Terrace Gardens- A 55 and Better Community
1045 Morning View DrEscondido, CA 92026
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,461 | $974 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,954 | $834 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,679 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,786 | $930 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,676 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,730 | $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 $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Diego?
The cheapest apartment in San Diego is Jean C. McKinney Manor which is listed at $834, while the average apartment in San Diego costs $5,370.
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 2,673 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 $560 which is $4,810 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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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.