
Gated Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $2,500 (299 Rentals)


Vici Luxury Rentals - Little Italy

Experience the Best of North Park Living at Asana

Montecito Point

Bowen Apartments

Ariva at The Vive Collection

Fashion Terrace Apartment Homes
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Griffis Mission Valley

Loft2015 Apartments

Monte Vista Apartment Homes

600 Front Apartments

4435 College Ave, Unit 4441

Golden Glen Apartments

Strauss on Fifth

Bernardo Crest

Bevel Apartments

Pacific Sands

F11 East Village
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Rivair Apartment Homes

Axiom La Jolla

AVA Balboa Park

The Ridge Apartments

The Wyatt Makers Quarter

Artisan

Arbor Crest on Fourth
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Cinnamon Woods Apartments

The Landing at Ocean View Hills

Aztec Lofts Apartments

K1 Apartments

Shift

Mariners Cove Apartments

Arrive Broadway Lofts

Vantage Pointe

AV8

Modera San Diego
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The Abington

18557 Caminito Pasadero, Unit #390

Villa Monair

The Nash

The Plaza Apartments

Courtyard on 68th

Torrey Pines Village
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Miramar Townhomes - Military Housing

AMP30

13th & Market
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 | $2,378 | $1,033 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,884 | $1,011 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,649 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,645 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $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?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated San Diego Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in San Diego?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in San Diego is at Zuma Student Housing listed at $558.
How much is the average rent for a Gated San Diego Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in San Diego is $3,146.
What is the largest Gated San Diego Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated 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 Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in San Diego is currently at 655 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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