
Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $1,700 (355 Rentals)


Canyon Breeze

2707 Highland Ave

Balboa Plaza
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2551 Commercial St

Nestor Regency

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Pacific Cove

Redwood Terrace

The Helm - Affordable Housing

Mar at Cottonwood

The Marquis at Hillcrest

Hilltop Terrace
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Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

5527 Bolivar St, Unit Studio

The Presidio Apartments

6491 Cleo St, Unit Small apartment

Villa Hermosa I

University Gardens

Vantaggio Little Italy

Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing
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6nineteen

Harrington Heights - Affordable Housing

3942 8th Ave

The Orchard Senior Apartments (55+)
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Market Street Square

Victory on Paseo

Union Grantville

Cerca Student Housing

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1031 S 26th St

1141 Silverado St

4041 Highland Ave

3266 Bayside Ln
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5211 Tipton St

2904-10 Market St

1808 Third Ave
San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
San Diego Studio Apartments Under $1700 | $2,452 | $1,033 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1700 | $2,900 | $1,011 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1700 | $3,653 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1700 | $4,776 | $930 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1700 | $4,863 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,732 | $871 | $10,000+ |
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3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego
How much are Studio apartments in San Diego?
There are currently 1,168 Studio Apartments in San Diego with rent ranges from $1,033 to $16,610 with an average price of $2,452.
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 $1,011 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,900.
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 $855 to $30,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,653.
How expensive are San Diego Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,648 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Diego on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $930 to $30,000 - averaging $4,776 for the location.
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