Gated Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $2,500 (317 Rentals)

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Ariva
$2,475 - $4,768
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$2,360 - $4,653
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Ariva

4855 Ariva WaySan Diego, CA 92123
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Vive on The Park
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$2,460 - $5,744
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$2,425 - $5,709
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Vive on The Park

8725 Ariva CtSan Diego, CA 92123
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Treehouse
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$2,451 - $6,181
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$2,445 - $6,175
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Treehouse

2525 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Griffis Mission Valley
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$2,450 - $4,432
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$2,360 - $4,342
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Griffis Mission Valley

1440 Hotel Cir NSan Diego, CA 92108
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Legacy
$2,445 - $10,615
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$2,440 - $10,610
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Legacy

9320 Hillery DrSan Diego, CA 92126
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Ancora
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$2,427 - $4,982
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$2,395 - $4,950
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Ancora

110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Axiom La Jolla
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$2,416 - $3,921
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$2,410 - $3,915
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Axiom La Jolla

3950 Mahaila AveSan Diego, CA 92122
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Modera San Diego
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$2,393 - $5,817
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$2,361 - $5,785
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Modera San Diego

1445 K StSan Diego, CA 92101
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13th & Market
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$2,387 - $3,767
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$2,362 - $3,742
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$2,387 - $3,767
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13th & Market

1330-1350 Market StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Tenney
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$2,384 - $4,334
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$2,375 - $4,325
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Tenney

2260 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92104
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Greenfield Village
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$2,367 - $15,280
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$2,360 - $15,273
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Greenfield Village

5540 Ocean Gate LnSan Diego, CA 92154
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Silo
$2,360 - $7,295
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$2,297 - $7,232
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Silo

7231 Colchester CtSan Diego, CA 92154
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The Merian
$2,344 - $27,261
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$2,339 - $27,256
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The Merian

601 11th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Monroe
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$2,319 - $4,750
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$2,314 - $4,745
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Monroe

3090 Polk AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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Pacific Sands
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$2,295 - $3,295
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$2,289 - $3,289
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Pacific Sands

5550 Balboa Arms DrSan Diego, CA 92117
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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 Stateside listed at $800.

How much is the average rent for a Gated San Diego Apartment?

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in San Diego is $3,099.

What is the largest Gated San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 3,195 square feet unit starting from $2,344 at The Merian.

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 653 sq ft.

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