New Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $3,000 (259 Rentals) Page 2 of 6

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ALX
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$2,386 - $5,870Built in 2017Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

ALX

300 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Rowyn
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$2,385 - $5,190

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Built in 2025Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Rowyn

3775 Sixth AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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The Wyatt Makers Quarter
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$2,304 - $4,479

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Base Rent$2,304 - $4,479

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Built in 2024Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Wyatt Makers Quarter

1509 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Ironwood
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$2,262 - $3,343

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Built in 2023Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ironwood

2240 Ironwood CirSan Diego, CA 92154
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Gravity
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$2,232 - $6,896

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Base Rent$2,232 - $6,896

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Built in 2021Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Gravity

4560 Mission Gorge PlSan Diego, CA 92120
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Silo
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$2,222 - $4,747

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Base Rent$2,222 - $4,747

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Built in 20221 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Silo

7231 Colchester CtSan Diego, CA 92154
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K1 Apartments
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$2,209 - $5,623

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Base Rent$2,209 - $5,623

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Built in 2019Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

K1 Apartments

330 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Diega
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$2,163 - $7,242

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Base Rent$2,163 - $7,242

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Built in 2021Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Diega

702 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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800 Broadway
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$2,059 - $12,144

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Base Rent$2,059 - $12,144

Total Monthly Price$2,059 - $12,144
Built in 2024Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

800 Broadway

800 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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2911 Adams
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$1,975 - $3,635

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Base Rent$1,975 - $3,635

Total Monthly Price$1,975 - $3,635
Built in 2024Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

2911 Adams

2911 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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3167 Market
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$1,900 - $2,250

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Base Rent$1,900 - $2,250

Total Monthly Price$1,900 - $2,250
Built in 20231 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

3167 Market

3167 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102
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64Forty
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$1,685 - $3,325

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Base Rent$1,685 - $3,325

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Built in 2025Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

64Forty

6440 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Victory on Paseo
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$1,289 - $2,690

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Base Rent$1,289 - $2,690

Total Monthly Price$1,289 - $2,690
Built in 20253 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Victory on Paseo

5505 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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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 Prisma Student Housing listed at $849.

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

The average rent for a New Apartment in San Diego is $3,936.

What is the largest New San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's New apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 3,000 square feet unit starting from $1,299 at 3302 Baltimore St.

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 664 sq ft.

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