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$2,200 - $3,410Studio Apartments Available Jun 1
The MINN
1905 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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$2,396 - $3,077Studio Apartments Available Now
Bowen Apartments
3280 Barnett AveSan Diego, CA 92110
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$2,855 - $3,155
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$2,675 - $6,055
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Elowen
8555 Aero DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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$2,639 - $2,973
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$2,639 - $5,411
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Broadstone Mission Valley
1908 Hotel Cir NSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,399 - $2,804Studio Apartments Available Now
Rivair Apartment Homes
7050 Friars RdSan Diego, CA 92108
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$3,223 - $5,099
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The Lindley
1331 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,977 - $3,073
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$2,887 - $6,317
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Diega
702 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,348 - $2,781Studio Apartments Available Now
West Park
7777 Westside DrSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,375 - $2,950
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Tenney
2260 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92104
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$2,325 - $3,352
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$2,395 - $4,950
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Ancora
110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,460 - $3,440
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$335 - $5,709
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Vive on The Park
8725 Ariva CtSan Diego, CA 92123
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$1,852 - $1,901
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$1,852 - $3,635
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2911 Adams
2911 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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$2,010 - $2,110
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$1,975 - $3,240
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64 Forty
6440 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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$1,819 - $2,659
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$1,784 - $4,564
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$1,819 - $4,599
Atlas Alvarado
6535 Alvarado RdSan Diego, CA 92120
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$2,340 - $2,425Studio Apartments Available Jun 6
Brickhouse North Park
4080 32nd StSan Diego, CA 92104
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Rainford Apartments
3660 Reynard WaySan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,056 - $2,595Studio Apartments Available Now
8th and U
3843 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,319 - $3,198
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Monroe
3090 Polk AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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$2,508 - $3,189Studio Apartments Available Apr 5
The Nash
4135 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92103
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Bevel Apartments
3250 Barnett AveSan Diego, CA 92110
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$2,220 - $2,890
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$2,136 - $11,976
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$2,220 - $12,060
800 Broadway
800 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,398 - $2,548Studio Apartments Available Now
Arbor Crest on Fourth
4186 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,172 - $2,861
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The Wyatt Makers Quarter
1509 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Purl Apartments
7901 Civita BlvdSan Diego, CA 92108
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$1,985 - $2,806
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K1 Apartments
330 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Vici Luxury Apartments
550 W Date StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,953 - $3,103
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$2,953 - $4,671
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AV8 Little Italy
2155 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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$1,850 - $2,200Studio Apartments Available Now
Estudios de Stanson
1133-1137 27th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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$2,590 - $3,042
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Eighteen Ten State St
1810 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,229 - $2,499Studio Apartments Available Apr 7
Artisan
1601 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,050 - $2,295
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$2,050 - $2,695
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The Warwick
606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Casa Aldea at University City Village
6132 Gullstrand StSan Diego, CA 92122
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$2,209 - $2,473
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Nova Apartment Homes
707-777 G StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,016 - $2,399
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Tenth&G
707 10th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,475 - $2,600
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$2,360 - $4,659
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Ariva
4855 Ariva WaySan Diego, CA 92123
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$2,529 - $2,817
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$2,516 - $5,288
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$2,529 - $5,301
Instrata Little Italy
1980 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,698 - $2,802
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$2,407 - $3,779
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$2,432 - $3,804
13th & Market
1330-1350 Market StSan Diego, CA 92101
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La Jolla Crossroads Apartments
9085 Judicial DrSan Diego, CA 92122
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600 Front Apartments
600 Front StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Celeste
2901 Nimitz BlvdSan Diego, CA 92106
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$1,725 - $2,157
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Entrada
453 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,162 - $2,509Studio Apartments Available Now
Idea1 Apartments
899 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,165 - $2,390
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$2,040 - $4,007
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Griffis East Village
688 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,304 - $2,565
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$2,210 - $3,083
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$2,304 - $3,177
AVA Balboa Park
3288 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,490
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$2,484 - $5,044
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The Villas of Renaissance
5280 Fiore TerSan Diego, CA 92122
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Market Street Village
699 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$1,508 - $1,737
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$1,293 - $1,706
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The Presidio Apartments
3350 Rosecrans StSan Diego, CA 92110
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,399 | $825 | $5,780 |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,859 | $1,042 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,574 | $370 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,704 | $1,065 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,282 | $875 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,300 | $914 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,150 | $6,600 | $7,450 |
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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 $2,399.
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 422 sq ft.
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