
New Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $2,900 (197 Rentals)


525 Olive

Concert Residences

Eighteen Ten State St

3021-3037 Luna Ave

Pinnacle Broadway

Dezi
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The Townsend

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The Margo

Alante

Denizen

Olympus Corsair

Atlas Alvarado

AV8

Kaya

AZUL North Park

Purl Apartments

Stanza Little Italy
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Vive Luxe at The Vive Collection

4505 Illinois Street - North Parks Newest ...

Diega

Gravity

Vici Luxury Rentals - Little Italy

Tenney

The Abington

VORA LUX

Bowen Apartments

Bevel Apartments
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3093 Broadway

Luma Apartments

Strauss on Fifth

F11 East Village

AVA Balboa Park

The Wyatt Makers Quarter

Vora Mission Valley
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Rivair Apartment Homes

Onyx on Park

Windsor Rancho PQ

Modera San Diego

The Nash

2911 Adams

Vive on the Park at The Vive Collection

AMP30

Metro Mission Valley

The Park

South Park Place

Winslow

800 Broadway
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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 | $2,421 | $1,033 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,890 | $1,042 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,663 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,707 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $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
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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 $3,925.
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 $2,596 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 624 sq ft.
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