New Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $1,000 (9 Rentals)

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$995 - $1,450Built in 2024Studio Apartments Available Now

3942 8th Ave

3942 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92103

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Monte

6251 Montezuma RdSan Diego, CA 92115

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Union Grantville - Lease by the Bed

4520 Alvarado Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92120

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$849 - $1,629Built in 20184 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Prisma Student Housing

5541 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115

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Built in 2025Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kettner Crossing Phase 1

1590 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101

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Built in 20241 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southwest Village

323-338 Willie James Jones AveSan Diego, CA 92102

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Built in 20171 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Iowa Street Senior Housing

3939 Iowa StSan Diego, CA 92104

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Built in 20232 Bedroom Apartments

How Commercial-to-Residential Property Conversions Help the Housing Crisis

Explore the rise of commercial-to-residential conversions. Learn how repurposing vacant office space helps solve the affordable housing shortage.

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Built in 20171 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Duetta and Volta at Millenia

1734 Solstice AveChula Vista, CA 91915

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego?

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
San Diego Studio Apartments	$2,363	$900	$5,500
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments	$2,910	$1,180	$10,000+
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments	$3,760	$819	$10,000+
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments	$4,710	$1,165	$10,000+
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments	$4,316	$719	$10,000+
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments	$9,047	$1,074	$10,000+

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Frequently Asked Questions about New San Diego Apartments

What is the Cheapest New apartment in San Diego?

Currently the most affordable New Apartment in San Diego is at Prisma Student Housing listed at $849.

How much is the average rent for a New San Diego Apartment?

The average rent for a New Apartment in San Diego is $3,946.

What is the largest New San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's New apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 3,000 square feet unit starting from $1,299 at 3302 Baltimore St.

What is the average size for San Diego New Apartments for rent?

The average size for a New rental in San Diego is currently at 670 sq ft.

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