New Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $2,000 (70 Rentals)

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Citrino
$1,954 - $2,054
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Built in 2023Studio Apartments Available Jul 3

Citrino

6916 Fulton StSan Diego, CA 92111
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64Forty
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$1,925 - $3,275
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Built in 2025Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

64Forty

6440 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Union Grantville
$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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Victory on Paseo
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$749 - $2,400
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Built in 20253 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Victory on Paseo

5505 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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Sasan Apartments
Built in 2023Studio Apartments

Sasan Apartments

901 W Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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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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2911 Adams
Built in 2024Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2911 Adams

2911 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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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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The Continental
Built in 2019Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Continental

320 W Cedar StSan Diego, CA 92101

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3167 Market
Built in 20241 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3167 Market

3167 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Saturn V
Built in 2022Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saturn V

421 25th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Haven Point Loma
Built in 2019Studio Apartments

Haven Point Loma

4405-4411 W Point Loma BlvdSan Diego, CA 92107
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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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Harvey Hillcrest
Built in 2023Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harvey Hillcrest

1661 Harvey Milk 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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The Leo
Built in 2020Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Leo

715 15th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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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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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 Victory on Paseo listed at $749.

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

The average rent for a New Apartment in San Diego is $3,808.

What is the largest New San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's New apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 2,500 square feet unit starting from $3,404 at Palisade at Westfield UTC.

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 633 sq ft.

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