
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $1,800 (214 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in San Diego that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


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Entrada

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Union Grantville

Iconic on Alvarado - Lease by the Bed

Market Street Village

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Navajo Bluffs

The Presidio Apartments

Naranja Apartments

900 F Street

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Chamoune Senior Apartments

3942 8th Ave

1520 Tyler House

Overlook Point

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Fifty Twenty-Five

Willow Glen Apartments

North Park Properties

Canyon Breeze

Spring Villas

Penasquitos Point
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Cedar Shores

Terrasini Apartments, a 62+ Community

Hillcrest Inn

2949-2955 Logan Ave

City Lofts

4245 34th St

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Talmadge Pacific Apartments

Island Flats

North Park 55+ Apartments
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Hilltop Terrace

Bay Park Apartments

55+ Senior Living- Georgia Regency Apartments

University Gardens

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Victory on Paseo

830 Park Blvd

Meade Avenue Apartments

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Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!

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The Orchard Senior Apartments (55+)

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2582 Fairmount Ave, Unit Studio
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0 Gary St

1479-1485 Elder Ave

1489 J St

2735 Broadway

9452 Larrabee Ave

4074 Swift Ave

Park 12 Podium

Golden Heights Terrace

Indiana Palms

Montalvo
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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 | $2,399 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,907 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,675 | $799 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,720 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,148 | $775 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,790 | $749 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly San Diego Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in San Diego?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in San Diego is at Victory on Paseo listed at $749.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly San Diego Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in San Diego is $3,177.
What is the largest Pet Friendly San Diego Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 4,111 square feet unit starting from $1,856 at Thorn Collection.
What is the average size for San Diego Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in San Diego is currently at 673 sq ft.
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