Gated Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $1,500 (42 Rentals)

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Victory on Paseo
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$749 - $2,400
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$749 - $2,400
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$749 - $2,400
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Victory on Paseo

5505 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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Fifty Twenty-Five
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$735 - $1,989
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$735 - $1,989
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$735 - $1,989
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fifty Twenty-Five

5025 Collwood BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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9452 Larrabee Ave
4 Bedroom Apartments

9452 Larrabee Ave

9452 Larrabee AveSan Diego, CA 92123
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The Essential
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Essential

5595 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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4345 McClintock St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4345 McClintock St

4345 McClintock StSan Diego, CA 92105
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630 W Washington St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

630 W Washington St

630 W Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Indiana Palms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Indiana Palms

3621 Indiana StSan Diego, CA 92103
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7002 Linda Vista Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

7002 Linda Vista Rd

7002 Linda Vista RdSan Diego, CA 92111
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Magnolia Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Apartments

732 Magnolia AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Tierra Del Norte
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tierra Del Norte

984 Peach AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated San Diego Apartments

What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in San Diego?

Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in San Diego is at Fifty Twenty-Five listed at $735.

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

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in San Diego is $3,170.

What is the largest Gated San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 2,366 square feet unit starting from $4,339 at Altura.

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

The average size for a Gated rental in San Diego is currently at 647 sq ft.

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