
Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $3,800 with Utilities Included (542 Rentals)
Apartments in San Diego where your utility payments are included in your rent.


Alante

Bevel Apartments

The Seaton Apartments

F11 East Village

Idea1 Apartments

Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!

La Terraza Apartments

600 Front Street Apartments

Genesee Park
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Carroll Apartments

Union Grantville

The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials"

Loma Village Apartments

City View

The Plaza Apartments

Wintergreen

Ollie North Park Lofts

Cinnamon Woods Apartments
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Diplomat Apartments

Allegro Towers

Gramercy Apartments

4013-4021 Logan Ave

Miramar Townhomes - Military Housing

Crandall Apartments

Hourglass Park Apartments
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Stadium Arms Apartments

Le Jaime

Iconic on Alvarado: Off-Campus Student Housing

Esprit Villas

Rancho Villas

Talmadge Canyon Park

55+ La Casa Balboa

The Marquis at Hillcrest
San Diego's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Chollas Heights Military Housing

Golden Glen Apartments

Penasquitos Point

Hillside Apartments

The Theater Apartments

Melrose Canyon

Gaines Street Apartment

The Billboard Lofts
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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
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 Utilities Included San Diego Apartments
What is the Cheapest Utilities Included apartment in San Diego?
Currently the most affordable Utilities Included Apartment in San Diego is at Union Grantville listed at $850.
How much is the average rent for a Utilities Included San Diego Apartment?
The average rent for a Utilities Included Apartment in San Diego is $2,386.
What is the largest Utilities Included San Diego Apartment for rent?
Today's Utilities Included apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 1,950 square feet unit starting from $1,600 at The Marquis at Hillcrest.
What is the average size for San Diego Utilities Included Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Utilities Included rental in San Diego is currently at 672 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Hayden Goldberg
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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
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Written by: Bobbi Jackson
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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
Written by: Sandy Baker
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