
New Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $2,800 (217 Rentals) Page 2 of 5


Modera San Diego

K1 Apartments

Silo

The Merian

Arbor Crest on Fourth

Spire San Diego

F11 East Village

Atlas Alvarado

Idea1 Apartments
San Diego's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Gravity

Metro Mission Valley

4470 Swift Ave, Unit 4470 Swift

4068 Armstrong St, Unit ADU

Artisan

South Park Place

Division & Highland Rowhomes

Ironwood

The Rey

Shift

The Nash

Citrino

Parkline North Park

Pinnacle on The Park

Rainford Apartments

ALX

MC Tower

2911 Adams

Topaz

1174 Sea Strand Ln

Rancho Del Rio Estates

2679 Imperial Ave

Twelve @ J

6520 Acorn St, Unit ADU

Pakeva

64 Forty

Harris Family Senior Residence

Cypress at Junipers Senior Apartments

2551 Commercial St

6nineteen

Naranja Apartments

The Helm - Affordable Housing

College View

Studios435: Furnished Studios with Modern Esthetic

Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing

Harrington Heights - Affordable Housing

3942 8th Ave

Prisma Student Housing

Cerca Student Housing

Victory on Paseo
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 | $2,386 | $974 | $5,611 |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,861 | $1,124 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,544 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,583 | $930 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,709 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,320 | $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.
San Diego, CA Area Reviews
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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 Union Grantville listed at $850.
How much is the average rent for a New San Diego Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in San Diego is $3,854.
What is the largest New San Diego Apartment for rent?
Today's New apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 3,195 square feet unit starting from $2,228 at The Merian.
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 624 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide
Written by: Hayden Goldberg
Aloha! I’m Hayden, your local San Diego Realtor and relocation expert with ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!