Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA from $974 (108 Rentals) Page 3 of 3

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done
close
View Me
288 F St
Studio Apartments

288 F St

288 F StChula Vista, CA 91910
Senior Living
close
View Me
Summercrest Apartments
Studio Apartments

Summercrest Apartments

2615 E Plaza BlvdNational City, CA 91950
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
Hickorywood Villas
Studio Apartments

Hickorywood Villas

406-408 N Hickory StEscondido, CA 92025
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
Silverwood Villas
Studio Apartments

Silverwood Villas

827 N Fig StEscondido, CA 92026
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
Grove Lofts
Studio Apartments

Grove Lofts

8465 BroadwayLemon Grove, CA 91945
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
The Pines Apartments
Studio Apartments

The Pines Apartments

1403-1437 F AveNational City, CA 91950
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
NC18 Apartments
Studio Apartments

NC18 Apartments

1224-1306 E 18th StNational City, CA 91950
  • Utilities Included

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

San Diego, CA Area Reviews

  • Parks
  • Entertainment
  • Local Vibes
  • Restaurants
  • Location
  • Traffic
  • Public Transportation
  • Outdoor Access
  • Cost of Living
  • Safety

Hayden4+ years in San Diego

March 6, 2025

San Diego is an amazing city for families, young professionals, and retirees!

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.

decorative image for Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide article

Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide

Written by: Hayden Goldberg

Aloha! I’m Hayden, your local San Diego Realtor and relocation expert with ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

decorative image for Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between article

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.

decorative image for The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro article

The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.

decorative image for Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting article

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.