
Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $1,700 (389 Rentals)


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Cedar Shores

Horton 4th Avenue
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The Helm - Affordable Housing

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3672 Van Dyke Ave, Unit 3672 Van Dyke Avenue

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Hilltop Terrace

Overlook Point

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Harris Family Senior Residence
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2855-2865 A St San Diego, CA 92102

Barcelona

The Marquis

Terrasini Apartments, a 62+ Community

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Island Flats

Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

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University Gardens

WLA Windsor
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830 Park Blvd

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6nineteen

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Hillcrest Inn

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Iconic on Alvarado - Lease by the Bed

Hardy Avenue Apartments
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The Orchard Senior Apartments (55+)

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Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!

Studio 15

3942 8th Ave

Monte

Trolley Court

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Paseo Place

Cerca Student Housing

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Victory on Paseo
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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 $1700 | $2,375 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1700 | $2,924 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1700 | $3,783 | $799 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1700 | $4,776 | $899 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1700 | $3,029 | $699 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,113 | $864 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego
How much are Studio apartments in San Diego?
There are currently 5,596 Studio Apartments in San Diego with rent ranges from $900 to $14,405 with an average price of $2,375.
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 $850 to $16,971 with an average monthly rent of $2,924.
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 $799 to $29,595. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,783.
How expensive are San Diego Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 2,083 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Diego on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $899 to $19,341 - averaging $4,776 for the location.
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