Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA from $900 (94 Rentals)

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$1,500 - $1,800

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3843 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92103

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Create a productive work-from-home apartment setup, even in a small space or studio. Discover layout ideas, desk solutions, and organization tips that actually work.

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1445 Front St
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1445 Front St

1445 Front StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Versa
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Versa

2355 Via AltaSan Diego, CA 92108
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Pelican Point
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Pelican Point

5101-5107 Narragansett AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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Cascade Apartments
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Cascade Apartments

5826-5848 Streamview DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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Living Q
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Living Q

1903-1911 K StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Park 12 Podium
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Park 12 Podium

202 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Serra Bella Apartments
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Serra Bella Apartments

2707 Mission Village DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

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4576-4580 32nd St
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4576-4580 32nd St

4576-4580 32nd StSan Diego, CA 92116
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CCBA Senior Garden
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CCBA Senior Garden

438 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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630 W Washington St
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630 W Washington St

630 W Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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4835 Saratoga Ave
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4835 Saratoga Ave

4835 Saratoga AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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2525 Broadway
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2525 Broadway

2525 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Student Renter's Ultimate Guide to Finding the Perfect San Diego Neighborhood to Rent

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Diego Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in San Diego?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Diego is under $1,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Diego?

The cheapest apartment in San Diego is Arlington Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in San Diego costs $6,413.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Diego?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3,369 regular apartments in San Diego that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in San Diego?

Cheap apartments in San Diego have an average cost of $717 which is $5,696 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Diego.

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