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MoDE
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$2,391 - $3,336
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MoDE

635 Robinson AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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The Wyatt Makers Quarter
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$2,289 - $4,468
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The Wyatt Makers Quarter

1509 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Vora Mission Valley
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$2,272 - $7,212
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Vora Mission Valley

4440 Twain AveSan Diego, CA 92120
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ALX
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$2,261 - $5,964Built in 2017Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

ALX

300 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Gravity
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$2,223 - $7,147
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Gravity

4560 Mission Gorge PlSan Diego, CA 92120
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K1 Apartments
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$2,206 - $5,118
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K1 Apartments

330 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Ironwood
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$2,137 - $3,258
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Ironwood

2240 Ironwood CirSan Diego, CA 92154
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1811 Parrot St, Unit ADU
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1811 Parrot St, Unit ADU

1811 Parrot StSan Diego, CA 92105
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64Forty
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$1,925 - $3,275
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64Forty

6440 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Union Grantville
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$850 - $2,634
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Union Grantville

4520 Alvarado Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92120
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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 Victory on Paseo listed at $749.

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

The average rent for a New Apartment in San Diego is $3,626.

What is the largest New San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's New apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 2,500 square feet unit starting from $3,290 at Palisade at Westfield UTC.

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 633 sq ft.

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