
New Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $3,000 (226 Rentals) Page 2 of 5


Windsor Rancho PQ

Bowen Apartments

West Park

3093 Broadway

AVA Balboa Park

Vora Mission Valley

Rivair Apartment Homes

The Wyatt Makers Quarter

The Merian
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The Abington

Strauss on Fifth

Vadara West

Metro Mission Valley

Evoc Hillcrest

AMP30

The Nash

Modera San Diego

Griffis East Village

Silo
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F11 East Village

Arbor Crest on Fourth

Above the Boulevard / Mississippi 5

Parkline North Park

K1 Apartments

800 Broadway

Canopy North Park

Shift

Spire San Diego

4013-4021 Logan Ave

Ironwood

South Park Place

Georgia Modern

MC Tower

ALX

Chapman Place

Pakeva

2911 Adams

Onyx on Park

Urbana Rental Flats

Cielo

Idea1 Apartments

The Rey

Topaz

1174 Sea Strand Ln

Artisan

Pinnacle on The Park

13582 Cantare Trl, Unit Private Guest-Suite 1B-1B

64 Forty

Rancho Del Rio Estates
San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,345 | $974 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,927 | $834 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,659 | $625 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,731 | $930 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,982 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,565 | $871 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
San Diego, CA Area Reviews
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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 $700.
How much is the average rent for a New San Diego Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in San Diego is $3,905.
What is the largest New San Diego Apartment for rent?
Today's New apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 9,333 square feet unit starting from $2,610 at Vive Luxe at The Vive Collection.
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 620 sq ft.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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