
Luxury Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (1,314 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in San Diego with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


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Victory on Paseo

Hardy Avenue Apartments | Walk to SDSU | 3BR for Roommates

Celeste

Horton 4th Avenue

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Cedar Shores

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Penasquitos Point

College View

Mar at Seaside
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Meadowbrook

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Entrada

Le Jaime- Newly Renovated Living in the Heart of Clairemont

Potomac Square Apartments

State

Market Street Village

Imperial Tower Apartments

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64Forty

Bluewater Apartments

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Navajo Bluffs
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900 F Street

Mira Monte

Aztec Pacific Apartments

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Las Palmas Apartments

Parkline North Park

Mar at Chavez

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Thorn Collection
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Mar at Cottonwood

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Greenfield Village

South Park Place

Pakeva

Balboa Plaza

1520 Tyler House

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Park View Hillcrest

Pinnacle on The Park
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Village Apartments

Harborview Apartment Homes

The Village

AVA Pacific Beach

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Park Diplomat

4456 30th Street

Pacific Heights II

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City Villas Apartments

Arbor Crest on Fourth

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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 Luxury Studio Apartments | $2,385 | $900 | $5,500 |
| San Diego Luxury 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,913 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego Luxury 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,738 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego Luxury 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,893 | $1,165 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego Luxury 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,752 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,476 | $1,124 | $10,000+ |
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San Diego Overview
San Diego is a major city on the Pacific Coast in Southern California and is adjacent to the Mexican border. Home to over 1.3 million people, San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States and is nicknamed “America’s Finest City”. The major industries are military/defense, tourism, international trade, and manufacturing. There is also a wide variety of apartments in San Diego available for residents who move here to find a great place to call home.
Why live in San Diego, CA?
While the cost of living is higher than average in San Diego, the city offers near perfect weather year round, a wide variety of outdoors activities, beautiful beaches, museums and other cultural centers, and a professional sports events. Fans of local sports have their choice of supporting the San Diego Chargers (football), the San Diego Padres (baseball), the San Diego Gulls (ice hockey) and a newly formed rugby team.
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego
How much are Studio apartments in San Diego?
There are currently 5,616 Studio Apartments in San Diego with rent ranges from $900 to $5,500 with an average price of $2,385.
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 $850 to $18,646 with an average monthly rent of $2,913.
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 $3,738.
How expensive are San Diego Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 2,092 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Diego on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,165 to $29,708 - averaging $4,893 for the location.
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