Studio Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (5,611 Rentals)

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Elowen
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$2,511 - $3,161
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$2,511 - $6,061
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Elowen

8555 Aero DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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AMLI Aero
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$2,900 - $3,153
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$2,964 - $6,891
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AMLI Aero

3585 Aero CtSan Diego, CA 92123
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Rowyn
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$2,518 - $3,124
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$2,524 - $5,028
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Rowyn

3775 Sixth AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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2911 Adams
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$1,975 - $1,981
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$1,981 - $3,641
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Studio Apartments Available Apr 23, 2027

2911 Adams

2911 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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Vora Mission Valley
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$2,186 - $4,670
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$2,191 - $7,278
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Vora Mission Valley

4440 Twain AveSan Diego, CA 92120
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Diega
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$2,603 - $2,966
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$2,610 - $7,045
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Diega

702 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Tenney
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$2,745 - $2,850
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$2,754 - $4,209
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Tenney

2260 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92104
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64 Forty
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$2,025 - $2,125
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$1,955 - $3,280
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64 Forty

6440 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Alexan Camellia
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$2,695 - $3,277
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$2,702 - $4,422
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Alexan Camellia

4888 Convoy StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Ancora
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$2,575 - $2,952
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$2,607 - $4,607
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Ancora

110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Denizen
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$2,549 - $2,653
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$2,555 - $5,955
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Denizen

3840 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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AZUL North Park
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$2,699 - $3,463
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$2,706 - $4,265
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AZUL North Park

4499 Ohio StSan Diego, CA 92116
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K1 Apartments
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$2,192 - $2,497
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$2,201 - $6,754
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K1 Apartments

330 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Lindley
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$2,836 - $3,343
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$2,841 - $22,728
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The Lindley

1331 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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One Paseo Living
$3,215 - $3,475
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$3,222 - $9,863
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Studio Apartments Available May 23

One Paseo Living

3200 Paseo Village WaySan Diego, CA 92130
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AV8 Little Italy
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$2,823 - $2,848
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$2,769 - $10,363
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AV8 Little Italy

2155 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Valentina by Alta
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$2,649 - $3,600
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$2,657 - $9,111
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Valentina by Alta

1919 Pacific HwySan Diego, CA 92101
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Entrada
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$1,890 - $2,132
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$1,897 - $3,647
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Entrada

453 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Warwick
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$2,150 - $2,315
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$2,160 - $2,815
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Studio Apartments Available May 22

The Warwick

606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Avino

5040 Camino San FerminSan Diego, CA 92130
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Canyon Park
$2,215 - $2,230
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$2,223 - $3,958
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Canyon Park

9555 Genesee AveSan Diego, CA 92121
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San Diego Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 15, 2026

There are currently 4853 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over San Diego, CA that range in price from $850 to $4,358. Balboa Park, Old Town and Burlingame are the neighborhoods that currently have the most Studio availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in San Diego with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Balboa Park328$2,462$900
Old Town221$2,540$1,508
Burlingame214$2,400$900
Downtown San Diego200$2,450$900
Core-columbia180$2,445$900
Horton Plaza176$2,452$900
Gaslamp District175$2,448$900
Marina165$2,455$900
Harborview148$2,595$900
Waterfront Condos145$2,580$900

Largest Available San Diego Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in San Diego, CA is found at Lofts at 734 University Ave in the Balboa Park neighborhood and is 1,799 square feet priced from $3,100. Mission Hills Apartments has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 1,413 square feet and currently listed start at $3,895. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Lofts at 734 University AveHuge Loft Units1,799 Sq Ft$3,100
Mission Hills ApartmentsLOFT PLAN 61,413 Sq Ft$3,895
The VictorianAttic1,240 Sq Ft$3,350
MBS StudiosStudio900 Sq Ft$1,400
Onyx on ParkLive/Work 2881 Sq Ft$3,495
4th and JHermosa880 Sq Ft$3,284
CieloC1 Floorplan (Open Style)851 Sq Ft$2,928
Casa EstiloA1-L694 Sq Ft$2,960
AV8 Little ItalyA4691 Sq Ft$2,853
Arlington ApartmentsStudio400 Sq Ft$1,300

Cheapest Available San Diego Studio Apartments

As of May 15, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in San Diego, CA is the Single Room Occupant Model starting from $900 at Arlington Apartments in the Balboa Park neighborhood. The second most affordable San Diego Studio is the Standard Model at Trolley Court starting at $974 . The average price for all Studio apartments in San Diego is currently $2,356. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Arlington ApartmentsSingle Room Occupant$900
Trolley CourtStandard$974
3942 8th AveStudio$995
Studio 15Studios - 50% AMI - Utilities included$1,050
Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!Standard$1,062
Naranja ApartmentsStudio - 70% AMI$1,375
Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing3501 -Studio - 50% AMI$1,375
WLA 509 Park0BR/1.0BA$1,400
MBS StudiosStudio$1,400
Vista Shores – Bright, Renovated Studios Just Minutes from the Coast!0+1, upstairs$1,445

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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 Studio San Diego Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in San Diego with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in San Diego is at Arlington Apartments listed at $900.

How much is the average rent for a Studio San Diego Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in San Diego is $2,356.

What is the largest available Studio San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 1,799 square feet unit starting from $3,100 at Lofts at 734 University Ave.

What is the average size for San Diego Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in San Diego is currently 408 sq ft.

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