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Treehouse
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$2,451 - $3,306
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Treehouse

2525 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Cielo
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$2,694 - $3,185
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$2,699 - $5,545
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Cielo

915 W Grape StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Tenney
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$2,850
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$2,859 - $4,154
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Tenney

2260 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92104
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Gravity
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$2,256 - $3,687
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$2,293 - $5,929
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Gravity

4560 Mission Gorge PlSan Diego, CA 92120
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MoDE
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$2,543 - $2,899
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$2,581 - $3,461
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MoDE

635 Robinson AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Fifty Twenty-Five
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$2,019 - $2,039
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$869 - $2,039
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$869 - $2,039
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Fifty Twenty-Five

5025 Collwood BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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64Forty
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$1,925 - $2,145
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$1,925 - $3,275
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64Forty

6440 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Ironwood
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$2,137
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$2,137 - $3,258
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Ironwood

2240 Ironwood CirSan Diego, CA 92154
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Las Palmas Apartments
$1,895 - $2,195
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$1,895 - $2,745
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Las Palmas Apartments

5275 Monroe AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Park Diplomat
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$2,029 - $2,129
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1707 Essex StSan Diego, CA 92103
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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 $2,407.

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 425 sq ft.

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