Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $2,500 (1,524 Rentals)

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Citrino
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$2,475 - $2,699
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$2,475 - $2,699
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Citrino

6916 Fulton StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Gravity
$2,462 - $7,095
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Gravity

4560 Mission Gorge PlSan Diego, CA 92120
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La Terraza Apartments
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$2,455 - $3,505
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La Terraza Apartments

10878 Poblado RdSan Diego, CA 92127
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The Missions at Rio Vista
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$2,438 - $7,297
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The Missions at Rio Vista

2242-2282 Gill Village WaySan Diego, CA 92108
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Silo
$2,425 - $3,846
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Silo

7231 Colchester CtSan Diego, CA 92154
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Legacy
$2,410 - $6,397
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Legacy

9320 Hillery DrSan Diego, CA 92126
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Casoleil
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$2,407 - $6,407
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Casoleil

1100 Dennery RdSan Diego, CA 92154
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Carroll Apartments
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$2,400 - $3,200
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Carroll Apartments

9494 Carroll Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92126
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Alexan Gallerie
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$2,388 - $4,343
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Alexan Gallerie

375 Camino De La ReinaSan Diego, CA 92108
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego

How much are Studio apartments in San Diego?

There are currently 5,598 Studio Apartments in San Diego with rent ranges from $850 to $4,358 with an average price of $2,357.

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 $1,180 to $18,193 with an average monthly rent of $2,886.

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 $30,057. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,683.

How expensive are San Diego Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 2,095 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Diego on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,050 to $22,728 - averaging $4,812 for the location.

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