
Senior Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (196 Rentals)
Apartments for adults 55+ years of age in San Diego with convenient services, and fun activities.


Town Park Villas

La Jolla Paseo

Casa Aldea at University City Village

Vantaggio Little Italy

Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community

La Casa Balboa

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Villa Pacifica

Harris Family Senior Residence

Canyon Breeze
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4625 Glacier Ave

Outlook at Mission Valley

55+ Senior Living- Georgia Regency Apartments

Azalea Garden Apartments

North Park 55+ Apartments

Pacific Beach Shores

DL University Gardens

Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

Regency Villas

Oaks North Village
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Parkview Robinson

Avia La Jolla

4068 44th St

2481 Ulric St

Michelle Manor

Ivy

3028 Howard Ave

Cerro Pueblo

Southcrest West Senior Apartments

San Ysidro Senior Village
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Bethel One

Kettner Crossing Phase 1

Levant Senior Cottages

Belmont Village Rancho Santa Fe

Iowa Street Senior Housing

Talmadge Senior Village(55+ Senior Community)

Versa

Jean C. McKinney Manor

City Heights Senior Apartments

CCBA Senior Garden
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Estrella Senior Apartments

Euclid Terrace Apartments

Tizon Senior Apartments 62+

Santa Fe Manor

St. Paul's Manor

Santa Fe Villas

Nestor Regency

Fairbanks Square

Cypress at Junipers Senior Apartments

Cowles Landing
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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 Senior Studio Apartments | $2,395 | $974 | $6,408 |
| San Diego Senior 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,876 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego Senior 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,588 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego Senior 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,698 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego Senior 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,255 | $875 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,431 | $899 | $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 Senior San Diego Apartments
What is the Cheapest Senior apartment in San Diego?
Currently the most affordable Senior Apartment in San Diego is at Estrella Senior Apartments listed at $950.
How much is the average rent for a Senior San Diego Apartment?
The average rent for a Senior Apartment in San Diego is $2,071.
What is the largest Senior San Diego Apartment for rent?
Today's Senior apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 1,583 square feet unit starting from $3,098 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 565 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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