
New Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $2,300 (99 Rentals)


South Park Place

Pinnacle Broadway

800 Broadway

The Nash

Avia La Jolla

ALX
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3093 Broadway

2911 Adams

Shift

F11 East Village

Metro Mission Valley

Spire San Diego

Idea1 Apartments

Silo

4013-4021 Logan Ave

3250 Adams Ave, Unit 202
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Arbor Crest on Fourth

The Rey

Winslow

Griffis East Village

Gravity

Parkline North Park

Artisan

Pakeva

Georgia Modern

Vive Luxe at The Vive Collection
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Ironwood

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Topaz

Chapman Place

Pinnacle on The Park

6728 Thomson Ct

64 Forty

4th + J

Rancho Del Rio Estates

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The Helm - Affordable Housing

College View

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3942 8th Ave

Union Grantville

Victory on Paseo

Naranja Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,397 | $1,033 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,862 | $768 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,708 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,731 | $930 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,240 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,892 | $792 | $10,000+ |
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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
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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 $792.
How much is the average rent for a New San Diego Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in San Diego is $4,039.
What is the largest New San Diego Apartment for rent?
Today's New apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 9,333 square feet unit starting from $2,076 at Vive Luxe at The Vive Collection.
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 636 sq ft.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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