Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $3,200 (1,844 Rentals)

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Mara Pacific Beach

Furnished Studio-San Diego - Fashion Valley

Torrey Villas Apartment Homes

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Carmel Creek

1801 Diamond Street, Unit 3-124
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Valentia

Avino

The Lindley

Sola at Pacific Highlands Ranch

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Lofts at 734 University Ave

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9459 Fairgrove Ln, Unit #204

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3990 Strandway, Unit 3990 Strandway

Ascent at Campus Life

Pacific Ridge
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2169 Brant St, Unit 335 West Ivy st

Division & Highland Rowhomes

Ruby at The Society

RiverEdge Terrace*

Casas by the Sea

10343 Azuaga Street, Unit 66

Strauss on Fifth

The Villas of Renaissance

Regents Court

Towers at Costa Verde

The Hub
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312 Rosecrans St, Unit 312

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4379 Maryland St, Unit 4379

Portofino Apartments

Villa Marquette

Golden Pacific Apartments

Loma Village Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
San Diego Studio Apartments Under $3200 | $2,460 | $1,033 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $3200 | $2,905 | $1,011 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $3200 | $3,651 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $3200 | $4,764 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $3200 | $4,704 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,067 | $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?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego
How much are Studio apartments in San Diego?
There are currently 1,175 Studio Apartments in San Diego with rent ranges from $1,033 to $22,530 with an average price of $2,460.
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 $1,011 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,905.
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 $30,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,651.
How expensive are San Diego Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,648 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Diego on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $850 to $30,000 - averaging $4,764 for the location.
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