
Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $4,500 (2,027 Rentals)


Palisade at Westfield UTC

Signature Point

Aztec Campus Apartments

1813 Oliver Ave, Unit Fl 2

The Parker

Nimitz Crossing
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AMLI Aero

4235 Kendall St, Unit 4235

Ocean Air

Cresta Bella

MoDE
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Simone Little Italy

Mission Hills Apartments

Mason
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Cielo

The Courtyards Pacific Village

LUX by Garden

Mara Pacific Beach

1st & Penn Apts - 1penn

4192 Mt Alifan Dr, Unit N

LIVIA at Scripps Ranch
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Valentia

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The Lindley

Torrey Villas Apartment Homes

Regents Court

1801 Diamond Street, Unit 3-124

Pacific Ridge

3928 Bancroft St, Unit 4

Il Palazzo

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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 $4500 | $2,419 | $974 | $8,525 |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $4500 | $3,007 | $834 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $4500 | $3,749 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $4500 | $4,846 | $930 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $4500 | $4,691 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,300 | $871 | $10,000+ |
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3.5Pet Friendly
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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 San Diego
How much are Studio apartments in San Diego?
There are currently 1,156 Studio Apartments in San Diego with rent ranges from $974 to $8,525 with an average price of $2,419.
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 $834 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,007.
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 $3,749.
How expensive are San Diego Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,647 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Diego on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $930 to $30,000 - averaging $4,846 for the location.
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