
Gated Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $3,800 (385 Rentals)


Bowen Apartments

64 Forty

Folia

Silo

Concert Residences

Rivair Apartment Homes

The Hub

The Wyatt Makers Quarter

ALX
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Diega

Bevel Apartments

Loft2015 Apartments

Pinnacle on The Park

800 Broadway

Arbor Crest on Fourth

Winslow

Simone Little Italy

The Seaton Apartments
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The Townsend

K1 Apartments

Pinnacle Broadway

Cielo

Vici Luxury Rentals - Little Italy

AV8

F11 East Village

Shift
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Valentina by Alta

Spire San Diego

Artisan

Idea1 Apartments

Altura

Vive on the Park at The Vive Collection

Pacific Ridge

Canyon View Apartments

Griffis Mission Valley
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Mira Bella Apartments

Montecito Point

City Villas Apartments

Griffis East Village

Ariva at The Vive Collection

Il Palazzo

Greenfield Village

Legacy

La Jolla Crossroads 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 | $2,405 | $1,033 | $7,770 |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,856 | $995 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,670 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,764 | $930 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,524 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,716 | $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
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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 $3,173.
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 $2,089 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 661 sq ft.
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