
Senior Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $3,000 (78 Rentals)
Apartments for adults 55+ years of age in San Diego with convenient services, and fun activities.


Town Park Villas

Casa Aldea at University City Village

La Jolla Paseo

Tierra Corte Senior Apartments

55+ La Casa Balboa

North Park 55+ Apartments

Pacific Beach Shores

Azalea Garden Apartments
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Cypress at Junipers Senior Apartments

55+ Senior Living- Georgia Regency Apartments

Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community

Nestor Regency

Canyon Breeze

Redwood Terrace

Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

University Gardens
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The Orchard Senior Apartments (55+)

Talmadge Senior Village(55+ Senior Community)
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Casa Escondida

Las Villas Del Norte Senior Living

Gateway Park - 55+ Active Adult Apartments

Camerons Mobile Estates

Silverado Apartments, a 55+ Community
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Casa Estilo - 55+ Active Living Community

Overture San Marcos 55+ Senior Housing Apartment Homes

Legacy Hills at Poway 55+

Meadows Of Chula Vista - Senior Apartments

55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek Apartments

Park Fifth Avenue

Village Green Senior Community
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Summerfield Villas

Birchmont

Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult Apartments
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 | $2,425 | $1,033 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,885 | $1,011 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,653 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,681 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,147 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,586 | $792 | $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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior San Diego Apartments
What is the Cheapest Senior apartment in San Diego?
Currently the most affordable Senior Apartment in San Diego is at Santa Fe Manor listed at $900.
How much is the average rent for a Senior San Diego Apartment?
The average rent for a Senior Apartment in San Diego is $1,992.
What is the largest Senior San Diego Apartment for rent?
Today's Senior apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 1,802 square feet unit starting from $2,198 at Avia La Jolla.
What is the average size for San Diego Senior Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Senior rental in San Diego is currently at 550 sq ft.
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