
Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $1,500 (231 Rentals)


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830 Park Blvd

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6nineteen
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3942 8th Ave

Monte

Trolley Court

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Paseo Place

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Union Grantville - Lease by the Bed

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Fifty Twenty-Five

1562 Seventh Ave, Unit 307

1562 Seventh Ave, Unit 207

4006-4008 Delta St

5050 54th St

9452 Larrabee Ave

5310 Redding Rd

5215-5217 Catoctin Dr

5119 Remington Rd
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3738 Acacia St

WLA 509 Park

De Anza

4030 Front St

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Las Casitas Apartments

66th Street

Sterling Terrace-City Heights Adjacent

3070 Landis St
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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 Under $1500 | $2,371 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $2,925 | $894 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $3,769 | $819 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $4,757 | $899 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $4,359 | $719 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,376 | $1,289 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,523 | $1,899 | $8,993 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego
How much are Studio apartments in San Diego?
There are currently 5,595 Studio Apartments in San Diego with rent ranges from $900 to $16,383 with an average price of $2,371.
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 $894 to $16,927 with an average monthly rent of $2,925.
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 $819 to $28,340. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,769.
How expensive are San Diego Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 2,116 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Diego on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $899 to $34,997 - averaging $4,757 for the location.
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