Studio Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (5,618 Rentals)

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AMLI Aero
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$2,875 - $3,008
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$2,879 - $6,741
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AMLI Aero

3585 Aero CtSan Diego, CA 92123
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Elowen
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$2,496 - $2,881
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$2,496 - $6,289
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Elowen

8555 Aero DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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Rowyn
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$2,541 - $2,879
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$2,547 - $5,133
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Rowyn

3775 Sixth AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Diega
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$2,427 - $2,677
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$2,454 - $7,045
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Diega

702 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Vora Mission Valley
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$2,196 - $4,961
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$2,201 - $7,202
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Vora Mission Valley

4440 Twain AveSan Diego, CA 92120
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Ancora Apartments
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$2,350 - $3,352
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$2,382 - $4,732
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Ancora Apartments

110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Alexan Camellia
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$2,695 - $3,277
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$2,702 - $4,467
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Alexan Camellia

4888 Convoy StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Monroe
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$2,495 - $3,198
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$2,500 - $4,455
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Monroe

3090 Polk AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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Citrino
$1,950 - $2,054
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$1,954 - $2,054
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Citrino

6916 Fulton StSan Diego, CA 92111
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800 Broadway
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$2,245 - $2,844
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$2,329 - $12,144
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$2,329 - $12,144
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800 Broadway

800 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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AZUL North Park
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$2,539 - $3,818
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$2,547 - $5,790
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AZUL North Park

4499 Ohio StSan Diego, CA 92116
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K1 Apartments
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$2,097 - $2,814
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$1,985 - $5,273
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K1 Apartments

330 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Lindley
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$3,120 - $3,760
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$3,120 - $23,025
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The Lindley

1331 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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One Paseo Living
$3,199 - $4,181
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$3,206 - $10,274
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One Paseo Living

3200 Paseo Village WaySan Diego, CA 92130
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625 Broadway
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$2,122 - $3,441
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$2,127 - $5,005
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625 Broadway

625 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Valentina by Alta
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$2,548 - $3,681
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$2,557 - $8,670
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Valentina by Alta

1919 Pacific HwySan Diego, CA 92101
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Entrada
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$1,750 - $2,157
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$1,757 - $3,647
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Entrada

453 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Warwick
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$2,054 - $2,258
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$2,054 - $2,799
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The Warwick

606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Avino
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Avino

5040 Camino San FerminSan Diego, CA 92130
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Canyon Park
$2,215 - $2,223
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$2,219 - $3,954
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Canyon Park

9555 Genesee AveSan Diego, CA 92121
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Tenth&G
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$1,906 - $2,290
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$1,886 - $3,553
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Tenth&G

707 10th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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San Diego Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 30, 2026

There are currently 5386 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over San Diego, CA that range in price from $900 to $5,500. Balboa Park, Downtown San Diego and Core-columbia 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 Park374$2,514$900
Downtown San Diego278$2,469$900
Core-columbia264$2,465$900
Gaslamp District260$2,464$900
Horton Plaza253$2,461$900
Marina242$2,464$900
Old Town239$2,618$1,608
Burlingame235$2,397$900
Harborview206$2,644$900
Waterfront Condos195$2,631$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. Horton 4th Avenue has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 1,135 square feet and currently listed start at $2,800. 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
Horton 4th Avenue2 Story Loft1,135 Sq Ft$2,800
MBS StudiosStudio900 Sq Ft$1,400
Onyx on ParkLive/Work 2881 Sq Ft$3,495
4th and JHermosa880 Sq Ft$2,999
Nova Apartment HomesStudio Loft795 Sq Ft$2,346
K1 ApartmentsST-F706 Sq Ft$2,209
Pacific RidgeA3680 Sq Ft$3,000

Cheapest Available San Diego Studio Apartments

As of June 30, 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 $2,385. 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
CelesteS3$1,204
Island Village ApartmentsStudio ALL UTILITIES Included$1,300
Vista PalmsVista Palms 0+1s$1,395
MBS StudiosStudio$1,400
VidaSage$1,431

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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 $2,385.

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 328 sq ft.

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