Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $2,000 (858 Rentals)

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1360 Hornblend St
$2,000 - $3,025
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$1,960 - $2,985
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$2,000 - $3,025
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1360 Hornblend St

1360 Hornblend StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Elivia Apartments
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$1,995 - $2,995
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$1,991 - $2,991
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$4

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$1,995 - $2,995
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Elivia Apartments

5325-5385 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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2625 J St
$1,995
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$1,995

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$1,995
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2625 J St

2625 J StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Ocean Breeze
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$1,980 - $3,075
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$1,975 - $3,070
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$5

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$1,980 - $3,075
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Ocean Breeze

561 W San Ysidro BlvdSan Diego, CA 92173
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625 Broadway
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$1,975 - $5,005
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$1,970 - $5,000
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$5

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$1,975 - $5,005
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625 Broadway

625 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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64 Forty
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$1,955 - $3,330
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$1,950 - $3,325
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$1,955 - $3,330
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64 Forty

6440 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Palmilla
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$1,951 - $2,809
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$1,560 - $2,418
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$391

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$1,951 - $2,809
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Palmilla

5474 Reservoir DrSan Diego, CA 92120
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Carroll Apartments
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$1,950 - $3,200
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$1,950 - $3,200

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$1,950 - $3,200
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Carroll Apartments

9494 Carroll Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92126
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420 S Evans St, Unit Evans
$1,950
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$1,950

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$1,950
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420 S Evans St, Unit Evans

420 S Evans StSan Diego, CA 92113
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2911 Adams
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$1,936 - $3,521
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$1,930 - $3,515
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$1,936 - $3,521
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2911 Adams

2911 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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Entrada
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$1,907 - $2,293
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$1,900 - $2,286
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$7

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$1,907 - $2,293
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Entrada

453 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Golden Grove Manor
$1,895 - $2,595
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$1,895 - $2,595

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$1,895 - $2,595
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Golden Grove Manor

1714 Grove StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Villa Pacifica
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$1,895 - $1,995
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$1,887 - $1,987
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$8

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$1,895 - $1,995
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Villa Pacifica

3630 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego

How much are Studio apartments in San Diego?

There are currently 5,625 Studio Apartments in San Diego with rent ranges from $974 to $5,574 with an average price of $2,412.

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 $1,180 to $11,692 with an average monthly rent of $2,873.

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 $25,820. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,573.

How expensive are San Diego Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 2,071 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Diego on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,050 to $20,007 - averaging $4,761 for the location.

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