
Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $2,400 (1,421 Rentals)


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4116 39th St, Unit #4116

Nobel Court

The Royal of Rancho Penasquitos

Woodman Village

Village View

La Jolla View

Elan Scripps Terrace

La Jolla Terrace

Whispering Pines
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754 48th St, Unit 754

4577 50th St, Unit UnitB

4473 Menlo Ave, Unit B

Carmel Terrace

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AV8 Little Italy

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Silo

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The Wyatt Makers Quarter

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13th & Market

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Rowyn

Courtyard on 68th

Arrive Broadway Lofts

Elan Baylofts

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Mar at Chavez

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eaves Rancho Penasquitos
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MoDE

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K1 Apartments

The Jackson North Park

Deerwood

Grand Avenue Apartments

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800 Broadway

ReNew Serra Mesa

Evoc Hillcrest

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The Villas of Renaissance

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Ancora
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Torrey Pines Village

Rancho Villas

WELCOME HOME

310 -316 Rosecrans St

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3299 Imperial Ave, Unit 13

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3636 Ethan Allen Ave, Unit 3638

Golden Pacific Apartments

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Casas by the Sea
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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 Under $2400 | $2,390 | $974 | $5,500 |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2400 | $2,876 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2400 | $3,574 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2400 | $4,663 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2400 | $4,713 | $875 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,142 | $899 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,733 | $7,500 | $7,900 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego
How much are Studio apartments in San Diego?
There are currently 5,632 Studio Apartments in San Diego with rent ranges from $974 to $5,500 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 $900 to $11,692 with an average monthly rent of $2,876.
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 $855 to $25,820. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,574.
How expensive are San Diego Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 2,081 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Diego on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,050 to $21,553 - averaging $4,663 for the location.
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