
Apartments for Rent with Specials in San Diego, CA Under $2,000 (81 Rentals)
Apartments in San Diego with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.


Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community

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Apartments on Cass St.

Dorchester "Call for Specials"

Seacoast Apartments

13582 Cantare Trl, Unit Private Guest-Suite 1B-1B

Entrada

Elivia Apartments
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Elan Loma Highlands

55+ La Casa Balboa

7302 Mesa College Dr, Unit 20

Palmilla

Valle at Canyon

Mar at Chavez

Pacific Beach Shores

Tenth&G

Rancho Del Rio Estates

View

Market Street Village
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Potomac Square Apartments

900 F Street

Pacific Cove

Mesa Palms Apartments

Studios435: Furnished Studios

The Helm - Affordable Housing

Mesa Village
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Golden Glen Apartments

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Victory on Paseo

Mollison Villas

Country Gardens

Sunshine Manor Apartments

Vista Apartments

Casa Madrid

Elan Avante

Alta Cima
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Mar at Laurel

Patrician Apartments

Point Bonita

Horizon

Terre at S Lincoln

Veranda La Mesa

Vista Hermosa

Union Apartments

Granada Terrace Apartments

Terre at 1037

Legacy Hills at Poway 55+
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San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,346 | $974 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,926 | $834 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,653 | $625 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,739 | $930 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,005 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,064 | $871 | $10,000+ |
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Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rent Specials San Diego Apartments
What is the Cheapest Rent Specials apartment in San Diego?
Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in San Diego is at Victory on Paseo listed at $871.
How much is the average rent for a Rent Specials San Diego Apartment?
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in San Diego is $3,372.
What is the largest Rent Specials San Diego Apartment for rent?
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 9,333 square feet unit starting from $2,610 at Vive Luxe at The Vive Collection.
What is the average size for San Diego Rent Specials Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in San Diego is currently at 647 sq ft.
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