Gated Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $2,700 (357 Rentals)

Kaya

Pacific Sands

Emerald Manor Apartments

BRAND NEW Luxury Apartments

La Regencia

Strata

Apex Mission Valley

The Margo
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La Serena Apartments

Vive Luxe at The Vive Collection

Gema

Purl Apartments

AV8

Elan Pacific Palms

Elan The Park

The Pacific at Mission Bay

4505 Illinois Street - North Parks Newest
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3034 Beech St, Unit South Park Petite Studio

The Townsend

La Jolla Crossroads Apartments

Del Rio Apartment Homes

Diega

Windsor Rancho PQ

Gravity

The Landing at Ocean View Hills

Citrino
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Monroe

4057 Alabama St

Ancora

4857 College Ave, Unit 301

Vici Luxury Rentals - Little Italy

Montecito Point

Viridian Lofts

Asano on Fourth - Bankers Hill/Little Italy

Ariva at The Vive Collection

Griffis Mission Valley
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Greenfield Village

West Park

Loft2015 Apartments

Axiom La Jolla

AVA Balboa Park

Bowen Apartments

Vantage Pointe

Genesee Park
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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 | $2,309 | $974 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,878 | $834 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,613 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,616 | $930 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,161 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,767 | $871 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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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 $700.
How much is the average rent for a Gated San Diego Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in San Diego is $3,210.
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 $2,605 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 653 sq ft.
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