
Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $2,500 (1,377 Rentals)


Vive Luxe at The Vive Collection

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Montecito Point

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The Abington

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Tenney

ReNew Serra Mesa

Ariva at The Vive Collection

Bowen Apartments

The Villas at Camino Bernardo

Costa Verde Village
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Griffis Mission Valley

La Terraza Apartments

West Park

600 Front Apartments

Loft2015 Apartments

3093 Broadway

Golden Glen Apartments

4435 College Ave, Unit 4441

10224 Aviary Dr, Unit Studio

Strauss on Fifth

Elan Luxo II
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IMT Mission Valley

VORA LUX

Mar at Chavez

Bernardo Crest

Bevel Apartments

Pacific Sands

F11 East Village

Hollister Creek Apartments

Axiom La Jolla

AVA Balboa Park
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Carmel Landing

The Missions at Rio Vista

Mesa Village Apartments

The Ridge Apartments

Carroll Apartments

12015 Alta Carmel Court, Unit RB Condo

Artisan
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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 |
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San Diego Studio Apartments Under $2500 | $2,378 | $1,033 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2500 | $2,884 | $1,011 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2500 | $3,649 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2500 | $4,645 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2500 | $4,302 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,630 | $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 San Diego
How much are Studio apartments in San Diego?
There are currently 1,170 Studio Apartments in San Diego with rent ranges from $1,033 to $13,565 with an average price of $2,378.
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 $1,011 to $13,280 with an average monthly rent of $2,884.
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 $30,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,649.
How expensive are San Diego Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,640 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Diego on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $850 to $30,000 - averaging $4,645 for the location.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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