New Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $3,000 (241 Rentals) Page 2 of 5

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Stanza Little Italy
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$2,324 - $7,892
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Stanza Little Italy

310 A StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Vora Mission Valley
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$2,303 - $6,676
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Vora Mission Valley

4440 Twain AveSan Diego, CA 92120
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The Merian
$2,274 - $28,309
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The Merian

601 11th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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ALX
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$2,220 - $7,176Built in 2017Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

ALX

300 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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2911 Adams
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$1,981 - $3,641
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2911 Adams

2911 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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Ironwood
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$2,162 - $3,283
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Ironwood

2240 Ironwood CirSan Diego, CA 92154
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K1 Apartments
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$2,093 - $6,659
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K1 Apartments

330 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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64 Forty
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$1,980 - $3,280
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64 Forty

6440 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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3167 Market
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$1,890 - $1,990
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3167 Market

3167 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102
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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 $3,736.

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 $2,274 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 623 sq ft.

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