Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $1,200 (67 Rentals)

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Victory on Paseo
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$864 - $2,540
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$864 - $2,540

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Victory on Paseo

5505 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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Union Grantville
$850 - $2,634
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Union Grantville

4520 Alvarado Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92120
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Fifty Twenty-Five
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$699 - $1,799
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Fifty Twenty-Five

5025 Collwood BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Casa De Lago
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Casa De Lago

4145 Iowa StSan Diego, CA 92104
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3970 Goldfinch St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3970 Goldfinch St

3970 Goldfinch StSan Diego, CA 92103

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Park 12 Podium
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park 12 Podium

202 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Living Q
Studio Apartments

Living Q

1903-1911 K StSan Diego, CA 92102
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The Rive San Diego
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Rive San Diego

6345 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Cascade Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cascade Apartments

5826-5848 Streamview DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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4462-4468 30th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4462-4468 30th St

4462-4468 30th StSan Diego, CA 92116

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Pelican Point
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pelican Point

5101-5107 Narragansett AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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Cedar Gateway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Gateway

550 Cedar StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Jean C. McKinney Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jean C. McKinney Manor

5641 Imperial AveSan Diego, CA 92114
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Tesoro Grove Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tesoro Grove Apartments

1150 Tesoro Grove WaySan Diego, CA 92154
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Southwest Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southwest Village

323-338 Willie James Jones AveSan Diego, CA 92102
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1985 National Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1985 National Ave

1985 National AveSan Diego, CA 92113

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Turquoise Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Turquoise Place

891 Turquoise StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Cypress Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Park

348 W Cypress AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Casa De Roca
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa De Roca

483-487 F StChula Vista, CA 91910
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1909 C Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1909 C Ave

1909 C AveNational City, CA 91950
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Amberwood Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Amberwood Villas

1404 N BroadwayEscondido, CA 92026
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Megan Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Megan Court Apartments

340 Moss StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego

How much are Studio apartments in San Diego?

There are currently 5,606 Studio Apartments in San Diego with rent ranges from $900 to $5,500 with an average price of $2,385.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom San Diego Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in San Diego ranges from $1,180 to $18,315 with an average monthly rent of $2,911.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in San Diego cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in San Diego range from $835 to $28,966. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,716.

How expensive are San Diego Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 2,086 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Diego on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $914 to $28,562 - averaging $4,892 for the location.

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