
Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA from $1,700 (1,979 Rentals)


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Entrada

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Bay Park Apartments

Mar at Seaside

900 F Street

Le Jaime

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Nestor Regency

4245 34th St
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The Marquis

Estudios de Stanson

Rancho Del Rio Estates
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3370 Felton St, Unit Cottage B

Mira Monte

Topaz

Mar at Chavez

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625 Broadway

Rancho Bonita

Bonita Woods
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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 | $2,412 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,924 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,735 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,877 | $1,165 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,724 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,278 | $1,074 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego
How much are Studio apartments in San Diego?
There are currently 5,610 Studio Apartments in San Diego with rent ranges from $900 to $14,221 with an average price of $2,412.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom San Diego Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in San Diego ranges from $950 to $14,013 with an average monthly rent of $2,924.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in San Diego cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in San Diego range from $855 to $28,966. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,735.
How expensive are San Diego Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 2,085 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Diego on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,165 to $28,562 - averaging $4,877 for the location.
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