
Gated Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $3,400 (398 Rentals)


Simone Little Italy

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LUX by Garden

Ollie North Park Lofts

LIVIA at Scripps Ranch

1801 Diamond Street, Unit 3-124

3060 National Ave, Unit 3060

Torrey Hills Apartment Homes
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Apex Mission Valley

Pacific Ridge

Del Mar Ridge

4463 Home Avenue Unit 2, Unit City Heights Condo

3034 Beech St, Unit South Park Petite Studio

DRIFT PB
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The Seaton Apartments

Luma Apartments

Carmel Creek

The Hub

Towers at Costa Verde

Asano on Fourth - Bankers Hill/Little Italy

Monte Vista Apartment Homes

The Billboard Lofts
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Emerald Manor Apartments

Villa Marquette

Concert Residences

Loft2015 Apartments

8889 Caminito Plaza Centro, Unit 7342

Torrey Gardens

Montierra

La Jolla Palms Apartment Homes

Arrive Mission Valley

Strata

Casas by the Sea

Mission Pacific Apartments

Portofino Apartments
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4379 Maryland St, Unit 4379

4057 Alabama St

The Townsend

Torrey Ridge Apartment Homes

2169 Brant St, Unit 335 West Ivy st

Mira Bella Apartments

AV8

Griffis Mission Valley

La Serena 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 | $2,416 | $1,033 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,866 | $1,042 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,694 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,782 | $930 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,872 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,757 | $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?
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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 Gated San Diego Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in San Diego?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in San Diego is at Victory on Paseo listed at $792.
How much is the average rent for a Gated San Diego Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in San Diego is $3,162.
What is the largest Gated San Diego Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 9,333 square feet unit starting from $2,465 at Vive Luxe at The Vive Collection.
What is the average size for San Diego Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in San Diego is currently at 645 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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