
Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $4,200 (1,969 Rentals)


Aztec Campus Apartments

Ocean Air

1919 Reed Ave, Unit 1921 Reed Avenue

Nimitz Crossing

The Parker
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1704 Hornblend St

Mission Hills Apartments

3036 Beech St, Unit Heart of South Park 1 Bed

Mason
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3131 Via Alicante, Unit 105

Cresta Bella

Altura

Simone Little Italy

Loma 21

Valentia

La Jolla Palms Apartment Homes

The Courtyards Pacific Village

LUX by Garden

Mara Pacific Beach
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Sola at Pacific Highlands Ranch

1st & Penn Apts - 1penn

Del Mar Ridge

River Front Condominium Rentals

Furnished Studio-San Diego - Fashion Valley

Division & Highland Rowhomes

The Lindley
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Montierra

LIVIA at Scripps Ranch

Ruby at The Society

3060 National Ave, Unit 3060

1801 Diamond Street, Unit 3-124

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Regents Court

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Avino

Dylan Point Loma

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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 Under $4200 | $2,432 | $1,033 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $4200 | $2,880 | $1,042 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $4200 | $3,647 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $4200 | $4,618 | $750 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $4200 | $2,436 | $700 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,606 | $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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Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego
How much are Studio apartments in San Diego?
There are currently 1,165 Studio Apartments in San Diego with rent ranges from $1,033 to $10,831 with an average price of $2,432.
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 $1,042 to $11,850 with an average monthly rent of $2,880.
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 $3,647.
How expensive are San Diego Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,654 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Diego on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $750 to $30,000 - averaging $4,618 for the location.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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