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Elowen
8555 Aero DrSan Diego, CA 92123
Apartments for Rent with Specials in San Diego, CA (396 Rentals)
Apartments in San Diego with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.
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IMT Mission Valley
10343 San Diego Mission RdSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,770 - $6,768Special Offer
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AMLI Aero
3585 Aero CtSan Diego, CA 92123
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$2,585 - $4,959Special Offer
3 Months Free Receive up to 3 months free rent when you move into select homes by 06/30/26
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Broadway Towers
1150 E StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,690 - $17,557Special Offer
2 Months Free Receive Up to 2 Months Free + $1000 Look & Lease! Restrictions Apply. Call Us for Details.
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The Torrey
1200 Front StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,435 - $5,028
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Rowyn
3775 Sixth AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,419 - $4,159Special Offer
2 Months Free UP TO 8 WEEKS FREE ON SELECT HOMES! PLUS ASK HOW TO RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL $1000 OFF! RESTRICTIONS APPLY.
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Bowen Apartments
3280 Barnett AveSan Diego, CA 92110
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$1,819 - $4,599Special Offer
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Atlas Alvarado
6535 Alvarado RdSan Diego, CA 92120
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$3,205 - $5,290Special Offer
2 Months Free Up to 2 Months Free at Move-In!* *All prices and specials are subject to availability and may be changed without notice. Selec
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Garden at 3Roots
7918 Collective WaySan Diego, CA 92126
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$3,191 - $5,156
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Folia
12520 Camino del SurSan Diego, CA 92129
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Concert Residences
955 11th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,393 - $3,950Special Offer
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Rivair Apartment Homes
7050 Friars RdSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,679 - $6,108Special Offer
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The Hub
9840 Carroll Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92131
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$3,105 - $18,115
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The Lindley
1331 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,456 - $7,045
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Diega
702 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,895 - $3,200Special Offer
1 Month Free 1 Month Free with Move in by February 1, 2026. We will be hosting an open house this Saturday, 1/10/2026 and will be offering a
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Loft2015 Apartments
2015 Hancock StSan Diego, CA 92110
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$2,493 - $3,615
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GEMA
1471 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Park Summit
555 Upas StSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,659 - $4,259
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Tenney
2260 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92104
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$2,840 - $20,288Special Offer
2 Months Free Up to 10 Weeks Free on Select Homes! Restrictions Apply. Contact Us for Details.
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West
1011 Union StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Vora Mission Valley
4440 Twain AveSan Diego, CA 92120
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$2,220 - $7,176Special Offer
1 Month Free Up to 4 Weeks Free on Select Homes!
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ALX
300 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,310 - $5,703Special Offer
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Vive on The Park
8725 Ariva CtSan Diego, CA 92123
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$3,000 - $5,450Special Offer
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Pacific Ridge
5945 Linda Vista RdSan Diego, CA 92110
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$1,995 - $8,400Special Offer
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Pinnacle on The Park
424 15th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,321 - $3,641
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2911 Adams
2911 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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$2,455 - $3,505
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$2,455 - $3,505
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La Terraza Apartments
10878 Poblado RdSan Diego, CA 92127
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$1,980 - $3,280
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64 Forty
6440 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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$2,602 - $4,422
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Alexan Camellia
4888 Convoy StSan Diego, CA 92111
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$3,401
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Dezi
2696 Mission Village DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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Monroe
3090 Polk AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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Denizen
3840 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,182 - $4,862Special Offer
1 Month Free UP TO 4 WEEKS FREE +$500 OFF! RESTRICTIONS APPLY. CALL TODAY
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Bevel Apartments
3250 Barnett AveSan Diego, CA 92110
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AZUL North Park
4499 Ohio StSan Diego, CA 92116
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$2,248 - $2,898Special Offer
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Arbor Crest on Fourth
4186 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,895 - $10,000Special Offer
2 Months Free Up to 10 Weeks Free! *Restrictions Apply. Please call associates for details.
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Radian
675 9th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,213 - $5,582Special Offer
Specials Now Offering up to 2 WEEKS FREE*
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Winslow
4353 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,348 - $7,734
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Alexan Gallerie
375 Camino De La ReinaSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,343 - $6,841
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K1 Apartments
330 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,825 - $7,580Special Offer
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Vici Luxury Apartments
550 W Date StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$3,425 - $3,599Special Offer
1 Month Free Now offering up to one month FREE with a 12-month lease minimum!* -- *Restrictions apply. Ask our team for details!
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The Park
4075 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,748 - $10,492
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AV8 Little Italy
2155 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,603 - $8,633
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Valentina by Alta
1919 Pacific HwySan Diego, CA 92101
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$3,199 - $6,760
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Sola at Pacific Highlands Ranch
13385 Highlands PlSan Diego, CA 92130
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$2,210 - $8,400Special Offer
3 Months Free Receive up to 12 weeks free rent when you move into select homes by 06/30/2026- Contact our leasing office for details ** Term
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Spire San Diego
1443 Island AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,682 - $5,408
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Eighteen Ten State St
1810 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,299 - $4,499Special Offer
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Artisan
1601 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,260 - $2,815
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The Warwick
606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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$3,101 - $7,547
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Altura
11921 Carmel Creek RdSan Diego, CA 92130
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Metro Mission Valley
5080 Camino Del ArroyoSan Diego, CA 92108
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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 with Rent Specials | $2,401 | $900 | $6,276 |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $2,902 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $3,696 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $4,718 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $4,914 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,068 | $899 | $10,000+ |
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Top Apartments in San Diego, CA with Move-In Specials Ending Soon
Specials updated: 04-18-2026Take advantage of these move-in and rent specials that are ending soon for top San Diego, CA apartments. Act fast and don’t miss out on an incredible deal on your perfect new place!
The Society Ruby
Now Offering Up to 4 Weeks Free! Restrictions Apply; Contact Us for Details.Expires 04-18-2026
Denizen
Up to 1 Month Free Base Rent!* *Min Term Reqd. Other costs & fees excl. Terms apply. Select Units. Offer may change.Expires 04-18-2026
Ironwood
Look & Lease: Up to $500 Off Base Rent! *Base Rent. Minimum lease term applies. Other Cost and Fees Excluded. Restrictions apply, call for details.Expires 04-18-2026
Pakeva
One Month FREE | Subject to ChangeExpires 04-18-2026
Eighteen Ten State St
2 months off + $2,000 look and lease special on base rent* *Min Term Reqd. Other costs & fees excl. Terms apply. Select Units. Offer may change.Expires 04-18-2026
Signature Point
$1000 Off Base Rent Look & Lease Special!* *Base Rent. Min Term Req’d. Other costs & fees excl. Terms apply. Select Units. Offer may change.Expires 04-18-2026
Casa Aldea at University City Village
Limited Time Special *Select Units OnlyExpires 04-18-2026
Market Street Square
LIMITED TIME ONLY! Receive 6 weeks FREE on select units! Join us for an OPEN HOUSE this Saturday!Expires 04-18-2026
The Stratton Apartment Homes
One Month Free on Select Homes! Restrictions apply.Expires 04-18-2026
Canyon Rim Apartments
UP TO $500 OFF! RESTRICTIONS APPLY.Expires 04-18-2026
Newly Listed Move-In Specials offers for Apartments in San Diego, CA
Specials updated: 04-18-2026Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in San Diego, CA. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
Park View Hillcrest
Six Weeks Free - applies to all units! Call for more details!!Expires 04-30-2026
Artisan
Move-In Special Receive Up to 2 Months Free! Look & Lease for Up to $2,000 Off! First Parking Spot Free! - No Monthly Fee *Select Homes. New Move-InsExpires 04-30-2026
Strauss on Fifth
One Month Free! Select Homes Only. Must start lease within 10 days of application. Only valid to new residents to SPMI. Please view property website for full details.Expires 04-30-2026
Catalina Pacific Apartments
*$1,200 MOVES YOU IN!!! Get your first month free and pay only the deposit with immediate move-in. Rent today!*Expires 05-09-2026
Aztec Pacific Apartments
*MOVE-IN SPECIAL: 1 month FREE upon immediate move-in on a 13 month lease with select units. Rent today!*Expires 04-30-2026
La Terraza Apartments
$500 off! Move in special on select apartments. One bedrooms only.Expires 12-31-2026
Island Village Apartments
?? Holiday Move-In Special We are currently offering a Holiday Special for qualified applicants! Please contact our leasing office for full details. Rate and special expire 2-9-2026 ??? Limited-time offer!Expires 04-30-2026
Emerald Manor Apartments
*MOVE-IN SPECIAL: up to 1 month FREE (second full month) on a 13 month lease upon immediate move-in.*Expires 05-09-2026
Gold Coast Apartments *First Month Free*
up to 1st month rent free O.A.C with year lease / or reduced rent for 12 months - immediate move inExpires 04-30-2026
Vici Luxury Apartments
Special available when you lease on select floorplansExpires 04-30-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rent Specials San Diego Apartments
What is the Cheapest Rent Specials apartment in San Diego?
Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in San Diego is at Stateside listed at $800.
How much is the average rent for a Rent Specials San Diego Apartment?
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in San Diego is $3,154.
What is the largest Rent Specials San Diego Apartment for rent?
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 2,500 square feet unit starting from $3,747 at Palisade at Westfield UTC.
What is the average size for San Diego Rent Specials Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in San Diego is currently at 645 sq ft.
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