
Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $2,800 (1,606 Rentals)


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10820 Sabre Hill Drive

3021-3037 Luna Ave

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Elan Beachwalk

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Denizen

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Carmel Terrace

Crandall Apartments

Casa Mira View

Olympus Corsair
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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 Under $2800 | $2,421 | $1,033 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2800 | $2,890 | $1,042 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2800 | $3,663 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2800 | $4,707 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2800 | $3,981 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,597 | $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?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego
How much are Studio apartments in San Diego?
There are currently 1,167 Studio Apartments in San Diego with rent ranges from $1,033 to $13,565 with an average price of $2,421.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom San Diego Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in San Diego ranges from $1,042 to $12,729 with an average monthly rent of $2,890.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in San Diego cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in San Diego range from $855 to $30,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,663.
How expensive are San Diego Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,649 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Diego on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $850 to $30,000 - averaging $4,707 for the location.
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