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The Torrey
1200 Front StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Lindley
1331 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Citrino
6916 Fulton StSan Diego, CA 92111
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$2,975 - $5,990Built in 20211 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Society Bradbury
610 Del Sol Dr NSan Diego, CA 92108
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Strauss on Fifth
3534 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Asano on Ivy
321 Ivy StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,925 - $5,081
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Treehouse
2525 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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West
1011 Union StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,902 - $4,467
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Alexan Camellia
4888 Convoy StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Simone Little Italy
1401 Union StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Folia
12520 Camino del SurSan Diego, CA 92129
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$2,880 - $3,557
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Dezi
2696 Mission Village DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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$2,871 - $6,963
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Alexan Gallerie
375 Camino De La ReinaSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,867 - $5,214
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Denizen
3840 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,850 - $4,111Built in 20221 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Ollie North Park Lofts
4333 Illinois StSan Diego, CA 92104
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$2,850 - $5,195Built in 2017Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Vive on The Park
8725 Ariva CtSan Diego, CA 92123
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The Society Felix
310 Del Sol DrSan Diego, CA 92108
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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
550 W Date StSan Diego, CA 92101
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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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$2,790 - $8,535Built in 20231 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Society Ruby
101 River Park DrSan Diego, CA 92108
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The Courtyards Pacific Village
10977 Pacific Point PlSan Diego, CA 92129
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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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The Townsend
5075 Camino De La SiestaSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,750
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312 Brookes Ave, Unit 2
312 Brookes AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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The Hub
9840 Carroll Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92131
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$2,732 - $5,578
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Tenney
2260 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92104
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$2,703 - $4,200
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MoDE
635 Robinson AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,701 - $5,928
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Broadstone Mission Valley
1908 Hotel Cir NSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,700 - $3,905
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Monroe
3090 Polk AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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Purl Apartments
7901 Civita BlvdSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,695 - $2,895Built in 20252 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
3021 Luna Ave
3021 Luna AveSan Diego, CA 92117
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$2,680 - $10,000Built in 20231 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Radian
675 9th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Nauticus
2844 Lytton StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Broadstone Soren
5550 Kearny Mesa RdSan Diego, CA 92111
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$2,589 - $12,080
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Stanza Little Italy
310 A StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Concert Residences
955 11th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Bowen Apartments
3280 Barnett AveSan Diego, CA 92110
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Ancora Apartments
110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,545Built in 20261 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1
The Bowery
4060 Oregon StSan Diego, CA 92104
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Flora + Fauna
2191 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,535 - $4,027
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Ascent at Campus Life
9890 Graduate DrivewaySan Diego, CA 92131
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F11 East Village
1110 F StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Modera San Diego
1445 K StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Bevel Apartments
3250 Barnett AveSan Diego, CA 92110
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Vora Mission Valley
4440 Twain AveSan Diego, CA 92120
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AMP 30
4555 30th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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$2,445 - $4,436Built in 2025Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Rivair Apartment Homes
7050 Friars RdSan Diego, CA 92108
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Winslow
4353 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,420 - $6,925Built in 2026Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Minn Apartments
1905 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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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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Currently the most affordable New Apartment in San Diego is at Prisma Student Housing listed at $849.
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The average rent for a New Apartment in San Diego is $3,936.
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