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Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA from $974 (108 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
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San Diego's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about San Diego and the best places to live with original content written by our , Local Expert Hayden Goldberg
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Rent Specials
$1,395Studio Apartments Available Oct 3
Vista Bella Apartment Homes
1362 E Main StEl Cajon, CA 92021
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$1,545Studio Apartments Available Sep 19
Vista Shores – Bright, Renovated Studios
710 E StChula Vista, CA 91910
317-317 11th St
RamonaCA92065
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$1,595Studio Apartments Contact Us For Availability
The Ridge on Jackson Apartments
5639 Jackson DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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$1,600 - $1,900Studio Apartments Available Sep 3
Villa Knolls Apartments
5365-5465 Marengo AveLa Mesa, CA 91942
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$1,600Studio Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Guava Gardens (62+ Senior Community)
5041 Guava AveLa Mesa, CA 91942
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$1,645 - $1,795Studio Apartments Available Now
Encinitas Senior Living - 55+ Active Adult Apartments
504 S El Camino RealEncinitas, CA 92024
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$1,649 - $1,804Studio Apartments Available Now
Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult Apartments
480 S El Camino RealEncinitas, CA 92024
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$1,695Studio Apartments Available Sep 6
Hunter's Run Apartments
532 BroadwayEl Cajon, CA 92021
1180 2nd Ave
Chula VistaCA91911
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,401 | $974 | $8,443 |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,976 | $831 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,711 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,818 | $930 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,742 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,346 | $871 | $10,000+ |
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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 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 $1,302.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Diego?
The cheapest apartment in San Diego is Trolley Court which is listed at $974, while the average apartment in San Diego costs $5,366.
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 2,463 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 $614 which is $4,752 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Diego.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide
Written by: Hayden Goldberg
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