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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Studio Apartments with Rent Specials | $2,398 | $974 | $6,408 |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $2,879 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $3,584 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $4,689 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $5,061 | $875 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,370 | $899 | $10,000+ |
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Up to 1 Month Off + $1,000 Look & Lease Off Base Rent!* *Base Rent. Minimum lease term applies. Other Cost and Fees Excluded. Restrictions apply, please call for details.Expires 03-04-2026
Up to 2 Months Free Base Rent on Select Units!* *Base Rent. Restrictions and minimum lease terms apply. Other costs and fees excluded.Expires 03-04-2026
Up to 1 Month Free off Base Rent!* *On select units. Base rent. Restrictions and Minimum Lease Terms Apply. Other Costs and Fees Excluded.Expires 03-04-2026
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4 weeks free off your first full month's rent and waived application fees. Terms and conditions apply. For a limited time only.Expires 03-04-2026
$1,000 off your first full month of rent. Terms and conditions apply. For a limited time only.Expires 03-04-2026
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Here 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.
Move-In Special Up to 6 Weeks Free! Look & Lease for Up to $2,000 Off! *Select Homes. New Move-InsExpires 03-31-2026
Winter special applies for 6-month and 12-month leases!!! Get upto $800 off on your first month rent with a 6-month lease. and upto $1600 off on your first month rent with a 12-month lease!!! Must move in by 03/01/26, contact us for details.* *Please note that in the event you break your lease term, you will be charged the regular monthly rate as well as the full amount for your first month. Limited-Time Offer: Enjoy $50 off per month on large rooms or double rooms facing the interior of the building.Expires 04-01-2026
*MOVE-IN SPECIAL: up to 2 weeks FREE off your first full month's rent upon immediate move-in. Available today!*Expires 03-15-2026
One month free! Call for more details.Expires 03-31-2026
MOVE-IN SPECIAL: 2 WEEKS FREE on immediate move-in on select units. Call now for more information!Expires 03-31-2026
*MOVE-IN SPECIAL: up to 1 month FREE on immediate move-in on a 13 month lease. *On select units. Call now for more information!*Expires 03-26-2026
10% Off Monthly Rent - When you sign a 12 month leaseExpires 05-31-2026
2 weeks rent free O.A.C with year lease - immediate move inExpires 03-31-2026
***MOVE-IN SPECIAL*** $250 OFF FIRST MONTH'S RENT or 50" HI-DEF SMART TV with a 12-15 month lease and approved application!Expires 03-15-2026
Student Housing Near SDSU - Now Leasing for Fall 2026!Expires 06-30-2026
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in San Diego is at Stateside listed at $800.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in San Diego is $3,166.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 2,500 square feet unit starting from $3,966 at Palisade at Westfield UTC.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in San Diego is currently at 655 sq ft.
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