
Gated Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $3,000 (407 Rentals) Page 5 of 9


Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community

Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

Topaz

Talmadge Pacific Apartments

Canyon Breeze

College View

Horton 4th Avenue

2855-2865 A St San Diego, CA 92102

Total Monthly Price
521 Island Breeze Ln, Unit Fully furnished studio wi, Unit Fully furnished studio wi

55+ Senior Living- Georgia Regency Apartments

Market Street Square

Pacific Cove

Studios435: Furnished Studios with Modern Esthetic

Redwood Terrace

WLA Windsor

Harris Family Senior Residence

The Presidio Apartments

Island Flats

The Theater Apartments

Rainford Apartments

Vantaggio Little Italy

The Marquis

University Gardens

Terrasini Apartments

9452 Larrabee Ave

MBS Studios

830 Park Blvd

Villa De Oro Apartments

Naranja Apartments

Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing

Iconic on Alvarado: Off-Campus Student Housing

Island Village Apartments

Hillcrest Inn

The Orchard Senior Apartments (55+)

Total Monthly Price
Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!

Studio 15

Monte

Trolley Court

Arlington Apartments

Total Monthly Price
Victory on Paseo

Cerca Student Housing

Prisma Student Housing

Zuma Student Housing

Stateside

3606 1st Ave

AMLI Aero

Total Monthly Price
Elowen

Broadway Towers

Duplet at Hillcrest | Modern Studio & 3 Bedroom Apartments in Hillcrest
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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 | $2,395 | $850 | $6,159 |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,903 | $1,180 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,682 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,751 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,849 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,547 | $899 | $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 Stateside listed at $800.
How much is the average rent for a Gated San Diego Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in San Diego is $3,059.
What is the largest Gated San Diego Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 3,195 square feet unit starting from $2,274 at The Merian.
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 644 sq ft.
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