New Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $2,000 (69 Rentals)

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2911 Adams
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$1,981 - $3,641
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2911 Adams

2911 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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64 Forty
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$1,955 - $3,280
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64 Forty

6440 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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3167 Market
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$1,890 - $2,200
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3167 Market

3167 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Victory on Paseo
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$899 - $2,400
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$899 - $2,400
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Victory on Paseo

5505 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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Union Grantville
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$850 - $2,634
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Built in 2022Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Union Grantville

4520 Alvarado Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92120
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Sasan Apartments
Built in 2023Studio Apartments

Sasan Apartments

901 W Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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4th and J
Built in 2020Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4th and J

372 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Fora
Built in 2025Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fora

2028 Howard AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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The V Tower
Built in 2023Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The V Tower

2341 Ulric StSan Diego, CA 92111

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The Continental
Built in 2019Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Continental

320 W Cedar StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Harvey Hillcrest
Built in 2023Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harvey Hillcrest

1661 Harvey Milk StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Georgia Modern
Built in 2025Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Georgia Modern

4222 Georgia StSan Diego, CA 92103
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5061 72nd St
Built in 2024Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5061 72nd St

5061 72nd StSan Diego, CA 92115
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Alcove East Village
Built in 2019Studio Apartments

Alcove East Village

330 15th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Fairbanks Terrace II
Built in 20211 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairbanks Terrace II

16325 Paseo Del SurSan Diego, CA 92127
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Secoya Apartments
Built in 2022Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Secoya Apartments

3067 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103

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4070 Georgia St
Built in 20241 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4070 Georgia St

4070 Georgia StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Washington Crossing
Built in 2020Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Crossing

1445 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Monarch Studios
Built in 2023Studio Apartments

Monarch Studios

2955 Commercial StSan Diego, CA 92113
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Casa Diego
Built in 20234 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Diego

6195 Montezuma RdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Valencia Pointe
Built in 20232 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valencia Pointe

5930 Division StSan Diego, CA 92114
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66th Street
Built in 20181 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

66th Street

630-636 66th StSan Diego, CA 92114
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Montage on College
Built in 20181 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Montage on College

5030 College AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Park 12 Podium
Built in 2018Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park 12 Podium

202 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Southwest Village
Built in 20241 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southwest Village

323-338 Willie James Jones AveSan Diego, CA 92102
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Frequently Asked Questions about New San Diego Apartments

What is the Cheapest New apartment in San Diego?

Currently the most affordable New Apartment in San Diego is at Stateside listed at $800.

How much is the average rent for a New San Diego Apartment?

The average rent for a New Apartment in San Diego is $3,729.

What is the largest New San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's New apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 3,195 square feet unit starting from $2,206 at The Merian.

What is the average size for San Diego New Apartments for rent?

The average size for a New rental in San Diego is currently at 627 sq ft.

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