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Stanza Little Italy
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$2,505 - $6,665
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$2,498 - $6,658
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Stanza Little Italy

310 A StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Merian
$2,473 - $27,341
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$2,468 - $27,336
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$2,473 - $27,341
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The Merian

601 11th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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La Terraza Apartments
$2,455 - $3,505
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$2,455 - $3,505

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La Terraza Apartments

10878 Poblado RdSan Diego, CA 92127
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The Missions at Rio Vista
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$2,417 - $7,501
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$2,400 - $7,484
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The Missions at Rio Vista

2242-2282 Gill Village WaySan Diego, CA 92108
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4116 39th St, Unit #4116
$2,400
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4116 39th St, Unit #4116

4116 39th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Silo
$2,375 - $7,061
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$2,312 - $6,998
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$2,375 - $7,061
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Silo

7231 Colchester CtSan Diego, CA 92154
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego

How much are Studio apartments in San Diego?

There are currently 5,622 Studio Apartments in San Diego with rent ranges from $974 to $6,363 with an average price of $2,398.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom San Diego Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in San Diego ranges from $850 to $11,692 with an average monthly rent of $2,877.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in San Diego cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in San Diego range from $855 to $24,798. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,565.

How expensive are San Diego Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 2,073 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Diego on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,065 to $20,473 - averaging $4,700 for the location.

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