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Tenney
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$2,723 - $2,773

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Base Rent$2,732 - $5,578
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Tenney

2260 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92104
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800 Broadway
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$1,975 - $2,649

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Base Rent$2,059 - $12,144
Total Monthly Price$2,059 - $12,144
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800 Broadway

800 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Gravity
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$2,195 - $3,516

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Base Rent$2,232 - $6,896
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Gravity

4560 Mission Gorge PlSan Diego, CA 92120
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Cowles Landing
Rent Specials
$2,000 - $2,080

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Base Rent$2,080 - $2,465
Total Monthly Price$2,080 - $2,465
Studio Apartments Available Oct 18

Cowles Landing

7707-7787 Tommy StSan Diego, CA 92119
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Monroe
Rent Specials
$2,875

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Base Rent$2,700 - $3,905
Total Monthly Price$2,700 - $3,905
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Monroe

3090 Polk AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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64Forty
Rent Specials
$1,965 - $2,025

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Base Rent$1,685 - $3,325
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64Forty

6440 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Ironwood
Rent Specials
$2,199 - $2,262

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Base Rent$2,262 - $3,343
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Studio Apartments Available Oct 8

Ironwood

2240 Ironwood CirSan Diego, CA 92154
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MoDE
Rent Specials
$2,665 - $2,756

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Base Rent$2,703 - $4,200
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MoDE

635 Robinson AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Las Palmas Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,895 - $2,195

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Base Rent$1,895 - $2,645
Total Monthly Price$1,895 - $2,645
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Las Palmas Apartments

5275 Monroe AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Park Diplomat
Rent Specials
$2,025

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Base Rent$2,025 - $3,850
Total Monthly Price$2,025 - $3,850
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Park Diplomat

1707 Essex StSan Diego, CA 92103
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2911 Adams
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$1,975

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Base Rent$1,975 - $3,635
Total Monthly Price$1,975 - $3,635
Studio Apartments Available Apr 23, 2027

2911 Adams

2911 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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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 $2,353.

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 698 sq ft.

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