Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA from $900 (2,153 Rentals)

Market Street Square

The Orchard Senior Apartments (55+)

Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!

Harrington Heights - Affordable Housing

Iconic on Alvarado: Off-Campus Student Housing

Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing
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Villa Hermosa I

University Gardens

Vantaggio Little Italy

The Presidio Apartments

Golden Glen Apartments

Overlook Point Apartments
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Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

Windsor Apartments

The Marquis at Hillcrest

Horton 4th Avenue

Mesa Village

Texas Street
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The Helm - Affordable Housing

Studios435: Furnished Studios

Redwood Terrace

Pacific Cove

Bella Vista

Balboa Plaza

2551 Commercial St

Canyon Breeze
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4431 College Ave, Unit 4431

Penasquitos Point

Mesa Palms Apartments

Hilltop Terrace

55+ Senior Living- Georgia Regency Apartments

Bridgeview Apartments

North Park Properties

Mira Monte

Cypress at Junipers Senior Apartments
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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 |
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San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,334 | $974 | $5,500 |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,933 | $834 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,639 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,719 | $930 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,802 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,226 | $871 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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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 San Diego
How much are Studio apartments in San Diego?
There are currently 5,645 Studio Apartments in San Diego with rent ranges from $974 to $5,500 with an average price of $2,334.
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 $834 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,933.
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 $30,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,639.
How expensive are San Diego Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 2,034 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Diego on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $930 to $30,000 - averaging $4,719 for the location.
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