Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $2,300 (1,220 Rentals)

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Casoleil
$2,296 - $8,873
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Casoleil

1100 Dennery RdSan Diego, CA 92154
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2748 C St
$2,295 - $2,495
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2748 C St

2748 C StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Ironwood
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$2,276 - $3,333
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Ironwood

2240 Ironwood CirSan Diego, CA 92154
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Vora Mission Valley
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$2,231 - $6,191
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Vora Mission Valley

4440 Twain AveSan Diego, CA 92120
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Gardens Apartments
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$2,225 - $2,970
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Gardens Apartments

5544 Balboa Arms DrSan Diego, CA 92117
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Canyon Park
$2,219 - $3,954
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Canyon Park

9555 Genesee AveSan Diego, CA 92121
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Cowles Landing
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$2,205 - $2,465
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Cowles Landing

7707-7787 Tommy StSan Diego, CA 92119
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Greenfield Village
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$2,199 - $9,034
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Greenfield Village

5540 Ocean Gate LnSan Diego, CA 92154
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego

How much are Studio apartments in San Diego?

There are currently 5,594 Studio Apartments in San Diego with rent ranges from $900 to $14,813 with an average price of $2,390.

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 $850 to $16,971 with an average monthly rent of $2,927.

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 $799 to $29,595. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,773.

How expensive are San Diego Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 2,083 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Diego on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $899 to $44,003 - averaging $4,842 for the location.

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