Top Rated Gated Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (109 Rentals)

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Elowen
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$2,541 - $6,289
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Elowen

8555 Aero DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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AMLI Aero
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$2,879 - $6,841
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AMLI Aero

3585 Aero CtSan Diego, CA 92123
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Folia
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$2,978 - $5,195
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Folia

12520 Camino del SurSan Diego, CA 92129
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Diega
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$2,373 - $7,164
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Diega

702 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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K1 Apartments
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$2,271 - $5,979
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K1 Apartments

330 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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AV8 Little Italy
$2,687 - $7,281
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AV8 Little Italy

2155 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Valentina by Alta
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$2,743 - $7,900
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Valentina by Alta

1919 Pacific HwySan Diego, CA 92101
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Tenth&G
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$2,066 - $3,473
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Tenth&G

707 10th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Entrada
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$1,792 - $2,307
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Entrada

453 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Treehouse
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$2,925 - $5,106
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Treehouse

2525 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Cielo
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$2,713 - $6,071
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Cielo

915 W Grape StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Signature Point
$4,208 - $6,156
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Signature Point

13006 Signature Point PtSan Diego, CA 92130
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City View
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$2,025 - $2,826
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City View

840 17th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Tenney
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$2,859 - $4,154
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Tenney

2260 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92104
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525 Olive
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$3,245 - $36,323
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525 Olive

525 Olive StSan Diego, CA 92103
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800 Broadway
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$2,339 - $12,144
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800 Broadway

800 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Silo
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$2,390 - $4,352
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Silo

7231 Colchester CtSan Diego, CA 92154
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Mason
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$3,481 - $3,630
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Mason

2451 Mason DrSan Diego, CA 92154
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Ironwood
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$2,276 - $3,197
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Ironwood

2240 Ironwood CirSan Diego, CA 92154
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated San Diego Apartments

What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in San Diego?

Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in San Diego is at Fifty Twenty-Five listed at $719.

How much is the average rent for a Gated San Diego Apartment?

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in San Diego is $3,103.

What is the largest Gated San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 2,366 square feet unit starting from $3,574 at Altura.

What is the average size for San Diego Gated Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Gated rental in San Diego is currently at 649 sq ft.

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