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1174 Sea Strand Ln

Pinnacle on The Park

13582 Cantare Trl, Unit Private Guest-Suite 1B-1B

The Rey

64 Forty

Rancho Del Rio Estates

Naranja Apartments

Cypress at Junipers Senior Apartments
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2551 Commercial St

The Helm - Affordable Housing

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College View

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Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing

Harrington Heights - Affordable Housing

Victory on Paseo
San Diego's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Union Grantville

Cerca Student Housing

Prisma Student Housing

Pinnacle Broadway

BLVD North Park Apartments

Vora Mission Valley West

Gravity Apartments

Where Convenience meets Comfort at the Leo

Modernaire Luxury Apartments

Washington Crossing

The Residences at 3954 Kansas
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 | $2,308 | $974 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,877 | $834 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,620 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,650 | $930 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,108 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,813 | $871 | $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 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 $3,887.
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 $2,605 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 615 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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.

Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide
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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.