
New Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $2,400 (126 Rentals)


Artisan

Vora Mission Valley

The Wyatt Makers Quarter

Rivair Apartment Homes

Gravity

AV8

Modera San Diego

The Abington

Onyx on Park
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The Nash

Evoc Hillcrest

K1 Apartments

Metro Mission Valley

AMP30

South Park Place

The Park
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Winslow

800 Broadway

Vive on the Park at The Vive Collection

Windsor Rancho PQ

Pinnacle Broadway

Shift

The Merian

Above the Boulevard / Mississippi 5

Ironwood

The Rey

Spire San Diego

Idea1 Apartments

4013-4021 Logan Ave
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13582 Cantare Trl, Unit 1B1B

Avia La Jolla

Arbor Crest on Fourth

Georgia Modern

13582 Cantare Trl, Unit Duplex 1B-1B

ALX

2911 Adams

Citrino

MC Tower
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Canopy North Park

Griffis East Village

Silo

Parkline North Park

Chapman Place

Pakeva

Urbana Rental Flats

4th + J

Topaz

Pinnacle on The Park
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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 | $2,386 | $1,033 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,888 | $1,011 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,648 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,645 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,871 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,605 | $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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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 Prisma Student Housing listed at $700.
How much is the average rent for a New San Diego Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in San Diego is $3,784.
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 $2,500 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 614 sq ft.
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