
Gated Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $3,000 (398 Rentals) Page 2 of 8


La Serena Apartments

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2255 Garnet Ave, Unit #1

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Greenfield Village

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Bowen Apartments

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Ancora Apartments

The Bowery

Flora + Fauna

Del Rio Apartment Homes

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Gema San Diego Townhomes

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Legacy

Park View Apartments

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Mission Pacific Apartments

Duplet

Cinnamon Woods Apartments

Arrive Broadway Lofts

Il Palazzo Apartments

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North Bonita Apartments

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Campus Village Apartments

Veranda La Jolla

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Modera San Diego

Bevel Apartments

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Hollister Creek Apartments

AMP 30

Genesee Park

Rivair Apartment Homes

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The Minn Apartments

The Artisan

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Pacific Sands

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AVA Balboa Park

The Billboard Lofts

The Royal of Rancho Penasquitos

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Villa Pacifica

Le Jaime

Twin Cypress Apartments

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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 | $2,353 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,931 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,773 | $819 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,711 | $1,165 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,262 | $719 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $10,198 | $1,289 | $10,000+ |
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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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