
Senior Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $2,500 (82 Rentals)
Apartments for adults 55+ years of age in San Diego with convenient services, and fun activities.


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Villa Pacifica

Casa Aldea at University City Village

Outlook at Mission Valley

North Park 55+ Apartments

La Casa Balboa

Pacific Beach Shores

Azalea Garden Apartments

Nestor Regency

Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community
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Harris Family Senior Residence

Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

University Gardens

Vantaggio Little Italy

Island Village Apartments

Meade Avenue Apartments

Tierra Corte Senior Apartments

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Cypress at Junipers Senior Apartments

Harbor View Villas

Santa Fe Villas

St. Paul's Manor

Santa Fe Manor

Tizon Senior Apartments 62+

Euclid Terrace Apartments

Estrella Senior Apartments

CCBA Senior Garden
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Versa

Talmadge Senior Village(55+ Senior Community)

City Heights Senior Apartments

Iowa Street Senior Housing

The Highlands

Silverado Apartments, a 55+ Community

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Overture San Marcos 55+ Senior Housing Apartment Homes

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Encinitas Terrace Apartment Homes

Gateway Park - 55+ Active Adult Apartments
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Legacy Hills at Poway 55+

Hadley Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle Community

Summit Rose Apartments

Meadows Of Chula Vista

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55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek Apartments

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Park Fifth Avenue

Birchmont

Hendrix Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle Community

Encinitas Senior Living - 55+ Active Adult Apartments

Village Green Senior Community
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,357 | $850 | $4,358 |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,886 | $1,180 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,683 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,812 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,037 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,659 | $899 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,153 | $6,200 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior San Diego Apartments
What is the Cheapest Senior apartment in San Diego?
Currently the most affordable Senior Apartment in San Diego is at Estrella Senior Apartments listed at $950.
How much is the average rent for a Senior San Diego Apartment?
The average rent for a Senior Apartment in San Diego is $2,007.
What is the largest Senior San Diego Apartment for rent?
Today's Senior apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 1,583 square feet unit starting from $3,098 at Avia La Jolla.
What is the average size for San Diego Senior Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Senior rental in San Diego is currently at 548 sq ft.
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