
Apartments for Rent with Specials in San Diego, CA Under $2,000 (107 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.


Parkview Terrace

Pinnacle on The Park

Lantana Hills Apartment Homes

The Villager in Bay Park, Freshly Renovate...

Pakeva

The Outlook at Mission Valley Apartments

Dorado Plaza

Vela Apartment Homes

Dorchester "Call for Specials"
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Seacoast Apartments

Ocean Breeze

Mira Monte

Valle at Canyon

Mar at Seaside

Royal Village Apartments

64 Forty

Onyx on Park

Aztec Lofts Apartments

830 Island Ct, Unit Beautiful beach studio co
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City Villas Apartments

Pacific Beach Shores

Entrada

Rancho Del Rio Estates

Elan Loma Highlands

City View

The Hills at Fashion Valley

Market Street Village
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Potomac Square Apartments

55+ La Casa Balboa

900 F Street

Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community

State

Mesa Palms Apartments

2551 Commercial St

The Helm - Affordable Housing
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Bella Vista

Studios435: Furnished Studios

Vantaggio Little Italy

Vantaggio Suites Hillcrest

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Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

3942 8th Ave

Trolley Court

Victory on Paseo
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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 | $2,403 | $974 | $9,872 |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,892 | $834 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,582 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,573 | $930 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,054 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,766 | $871 | $10,000+ |
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Ranked #4
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around San Diego, CA
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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 $3,342.
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 9,725 square feet unit starting from $4,350 at LUX by Garden*.
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 633 sq ft.
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