Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $1,600 with Utilities Included (166 Rentals)
Apartments in San Diego where your utility payments are included in your rent.

Golden Glen Apartments

Redwood Terrace

Island Flats

Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

Vantaggio Little Italy

830 Park Blvd

Naranja Apartments

Island Village Apartments

Hillcrest Inn
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Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!

Studio 15

Trolley Court

Cerca Student Housing

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Union Grantville

Prisma Student Housing

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Fifty Twenty-Five

Zuma Student Housing

J Street Flats

Alta Mesa
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2401-2415 G St.

Esquire

Astro Vista Apartments

Barcelona

Bay Palms Apartment

Terrace View Villas - Military Housing

Regency Centre Apartments

The Mission Apartments

De Anza

Park House Apartments
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3070 Landis St

4382 53rd St

Santa Fe Manor

The Pacific Lamont

4077 Goldfinch St

La Maison

Essex Apartments

4502 40th St

Vantaggio Suites Hillcrest

Harbor Villa Apartments
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Crescent Gardens Apartments

Aspen Apartments

4781 SEMINOLE Dr

Lotus House Apartments

4177-4187 Eta St

Lions Gate

1849-1867 Morena Blvd

Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing

4568 Altadena Ave

Montage on College
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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 | $2,406 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,927 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,729 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,851 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,614 | $775 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,925 | $749 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Utilities Included San Diego Apartments
What is the Cheapest Utilities Included apartment in San Diego?
Currently the most affordable Utilities Included Apartment in San Diego is at Zuma Student Housing listed at $825.
How much is the average rent for a Utilities Included San Diego Apartment?
The average rent for a Utilities Included Apartment in San Diego is $2,257.
What is the largest Utilities Included San Diego Apartment for rent?
Today's Utilities Included apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 1,950 square feet unit starting from $2,600 at Imperial Tower Apartments.
What is the average size for San Diego Utilities Included Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Utilities Included rental in San Diego is currently at 650 sq ft.
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