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

4576-4580 32nd StSan Diego, CA 92116
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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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563 22nd St
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563 22nd St

563 22nd StSan Diego, CA 92102
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4177-4187 Eta St
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4177-4187 Eta St

4177-4187 Eta StSan Diego, CA 92113
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Essex Apartments
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Essex Apartments

1910 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Park House Apartments
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Park House Apartments

8501-8549 Glenhaven StSan Diego, CA 92123
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Barcelona
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Barcelona

326 Juniper StSan Diego, CA 92101
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J Street Flats
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J Street Flats

222 J StSan Diego, CA 92101
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St. Paul's Manor
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St. Paul's Manor

2635 2nd AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Studios on 6th
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Studios on 6th

3560 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Monarch Studios
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Monarch Studios

2955 Commercial StSan Diego, CA 92113
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Texas Street
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Texas Street

4118 Texas StSan Diego, CA 92104

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Pacific Palms
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Pacific Palms

5109-5139 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Cedar Shores
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Cedar Shores

2151 Oliver AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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Harvey Hillcrest
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Harvey Hillcrest

1661 Harvey Milk StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Mesa Village
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Mesa Village

5265 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117

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74 / 100

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57 / 100

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Some bike infrastructure

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46 / 100

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A few nearby public transportation options

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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 $1,400.

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 $5,754.

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 3,083 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 $625 which is $5,129 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Diego.

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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.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.