Gated Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $3,000 (398 Rentals)

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The Lindley
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$3,053 - $20,087

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The Lindley

1331 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Citrino
$2,995 - $3,120

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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 18

Citrino

6916 Fulton StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Treehouse
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$2,925 - $5,081

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Treehouse

2525 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Mira Bella Apartments
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$2,924 - $4,363

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Mira Bella Apartments

3455 Kearny Villa RdSan Diego, CA 92123
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Alexan Camellia
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$2,902 - $4,467

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Alexan Camellia

4888 Convoy StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Folia
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$2,894 - $8,189

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Folia

12520 Camino del SurSan Diego, CA 92129
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AV8 Little Italy
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$2,827 - $7,752

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AV8 Little Italy

2155 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Vici Luxury Rentals
$2,825 - $7,900

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Vici Luxury Rentals

550 W Date StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Eighteen Ten State St
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$2,806 - $3,990

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Eighteen Ten State St

1810 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Valentina by Alta
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$2,785 - $9,462

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Valentina by Alta

1919 Pacific HwySan Diego, CA 92101
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Tenney
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$2,732 - $5,578

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Tenney

2260 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92104
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Monroe
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$2,700 - $3,905

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Monroe

3090 Polk AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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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 Fifty Twenty-Five listed at $719.

How much is the average rent for a Gated San Diego Apartment?

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in San Diego is $3,139.

What is the largest Gated San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 2,417 square feet unit starting from $2,911 at West.

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 652 sq ft.

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