Apartments for Rent by Owner in San Diego, CA (55 Rentals)

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1916 Woden St, Unit 1918
$2,200
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1916 Woden St, Unit 1918

1916 Woden StSan Diego, CA 92113
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420 S Evans St, Unit Evans
$1,950
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 25

420 S Evans St, Unit Evans

420 S Evans StSan Diego, CA 92113
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3041 franklin ave, Unit 3041
$1,800
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3041 franklin ave, Unit 3041

3041 franklin aveSan Diego, CA 92113
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2609 Pico Pl, Unit 218
$3,395
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2609 Pico Pl, Unit 218

2609 Pico PlSan Diego, CA 92109
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5329 Rex Ave, Unit 5329
$2,350
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5329 Rex Ave, Unit 5329

5329 Rex AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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3043 Franklin Ave, Unit 3043
$1,800
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$1,800
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3043 Franklin Ave, Unit 3043

3043 Franklin AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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1150 J Street, Unit 309
$3,875
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$3,875
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1150 J Street, Unit 309

1150 J StreetSan Diego, CA 92101
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2658 E St, Unit 2658.5
$1,850
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$1,850
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2658 E St, Unit 2658.5

2658 E StSan Diego, CA 92102
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101 Market St, Unit 210
$2,299
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$2,299
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101 Market St, Unit 210

101 Market StSan Diego, CA 92101
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2754 A St, Unit ADU/Studio
$1,700
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$1,700
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2754 A St, Unit ADU/Studio

2754 A StSan Diego, CA 92102
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1429 Gowin St, Unit Apt B
$1,900
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1429 Gowin St, Unit Apt B

1429 Gowin StSpring Valley, CA 91977
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Frequently Asked Questions about For rent By Owner San Diego Apartments

What is the Cheapest For rent By Owner apartment in San Diego?

Currently the most affordable For rent By Owner Apartment in San Diego is at 615 S Tulip St, Unit 615 S Tulip St Unit A listed at $1,200.

How much is the average rent for a For rent By Owner San Diego Apartment?

The average rent for a For rent By Owner Apartment in San Diego is $2,710.

What is the largest For rent By Owner San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's For rent By Owner apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 2,001 square feet unit starting from $3,500 at 2270 Boundary St, Unit Upper Unit.

What is the average size for San Diego For rent By Owner Apartments for rent?

The average size for a For rent By Owner rental in San Diego is currently at 754 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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Choosing the right place to live during your college years can make or break your collegiate experience. My name is Hayden, I’m a San Diego area expert with ApartmentHomeLiving.com and have been in the real estate world for years.

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