New Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $3,000 (239 Rentals)

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Altura
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$2,948 - $4,922
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$2,942 - $4,916
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$2,948 - $4,922
Built in 20171 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Altura

11921 Carmel Creek RdSan Diego, CA 92130
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Cielo
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$2,832 - $5,695
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$2,827 - $5,690
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$5

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$2,832 - $5,695
Built in 2021Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cielo

915 W Grape StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Elowen
Rent Specials
$2,830 - $6,090
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$2,830 - $6,090

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$2,830 - $6,090
Built in 2026Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 1

Elowen

8555 Aero DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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Denizen
Rent Specials
$2,813 - $5,221
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$2,807 - $5,215
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$6

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$2,813 - $5,221
Built in 2024Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Denizen

3840 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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AV8 Little Italy
Rent Specials
$2,756 - $8,096
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$2,726 - $8,066
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$30

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$2,756 - $8,096
Built in 2018Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

AV8 Little Italy

2155 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Diega
Rent Specials
$2,649 - $6,001
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$2,642 - $5,994
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$7

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$2,649 - $6,001
Built in 2021Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Diega

702 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Treehouse
Rent Specials
$2,731 - $6,181
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$2,725 - $6,175
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$6

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$2,731 - $6,181
Built in 2025Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Treehouse

2525 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Eighteen Ten State St
Rent Specials
$2,657 - $5,408
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$2,650 - $5,401
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$2,657 - $5,408
Built in 2017Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Eighteen Ten State St

1810 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Alexan Gallerie
Rent Specials
$2,653 - $10,183
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$2,647 - $10,177
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$6

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$2,653 - $10,183
Built in 20211 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Alexan Gallerie

375 Camino De La ReinaSan Diego, CA 92108
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Dezi
Rent Specials
$2,648 - $3,483
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$2,645 - $3,480
Required Monthly Fees
$3

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$2,648 - $3,483
Built in 20251 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Dezi

2696 Mission Village DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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Ascent at Campus Life
Rent Specials
$2,641 - $3,983
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$2,609 - $3,951
Required Monthly Fees
$32

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$2,641 - $3,983
Built in 20181 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ascent at Campus Life

9890 Graduate DrivewaySan Diego, CA 92131
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Tenney
Rent Specials
$2,783 - $4,488
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$2,775 - $4,480
Required Monthly Fees
$8

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$2,783 - $4,488
Built in 2025Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Tenney

2260 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92104
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Alexan Camellia
Rent Specials
$2,602 - $4,567
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$2,595 - $4,560
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$7

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$2,602 - $4,567
Built in 2026Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Alexan Camellia

4888 Convoy StSan Diego, CA 92111
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AZUL North Park
Rent Specials
$2,506 - $4,199
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$2,499 - $4,192
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$2,506 - $4,199
Built in 2022Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

AZUL North Park

4499 Ohio StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Stanza Little Italy
Rent Specials
$2,505 - $6,665
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$2,498 - $6,658
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$2,505 - $6,665
Built in 2021Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Stanza Little Italy

310 A StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Merian
$2,473 - $27,341
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$2,468 - $27,336
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$2,473 - $27,341
Built in 2020Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Merian

601 11th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Silo
$2,375 - $7,061
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$2,312 - $6,998
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$63

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$2,375 - $7,061
Built in 20221 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Silo

7231 Colchester CtSan Diego, CA 92154
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MoDE
Rent Specials
$2,301 - $4,905
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$2,263 - $4,867
Required Monthly Fees
$38

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$2,301 - $4,905
Built in 2021Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

MoDE

635 Robinson AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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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 Stateside listed at $800.

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

The average rent for a New Apartment in San Diego is $3,815.

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 $2,469 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 632 sq ft.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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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.