Senior Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (194 Rentals)
Apartments for adults 55+ years of age in San Diego with convenient services, and fun activities.

Town Park Villas

Casa Aldea at University City Village

La Jolla Paseo

Tierra Corte Senior Apartments

55+ La Casa Balboa

Canyon Breeze

Cypress at Junipers Senior Apartments

Azalea Garden Apartments
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North Park 55+ Apartments

Redwood Terrace

Pacific Beach Shores

Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community

55+ Senior Living- Georgia Regency Apartments

Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

University Gardens

The Orchard Senior Apartments (55+)

Jean C. McKinney Manor
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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 Senior Studio Apartments | $2,327 | $974 | $10,000+ |
San Diego Senior 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,855 | $834 | $10,000+ |
San Diego Senior 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,595 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego Senior 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,619 | $930 | $10,000+ |
San Diego Senior 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,970 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,219 | $871 | $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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Ranked #4
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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 Senior San Diego Apartments
What is the Cheapest Senior apartment in San Diego?
Currently the most affordable Senior Apartment in San Diego is at Jean C. McKinney Manor listed at $834.
How much is the average rent for a Senior San Diego Apartment?
The average rent for a Senior Apartment in San Diego is $1,957.
What is the largest Senior San Diego Apartment for rent?
Today's Senior apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 1,802 square feet unit starting from $2,598 at Avia La Jolla.
What is the average size for San Diego Senior Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Senior rental in San Diego is currently at 545 sq ft.
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