Gated Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $5,000 (455 Rentals)

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Signature Point
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$4,102 - $5,793
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$4,094 - $5,785
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Signature Point

13006 Signature Point PtSan Diego, CA 92130
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853 Thomas Ave, Unit Apt 3
$3,900
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$3,900
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853 Thomas Ave, Unit Apt 3

853 Thomas AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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3722 Florida St, Unit 3
$3,800
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$3,800
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3722 Florida St, Unit 3

3722 Florida StSan Diego, CA 92104
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Kaya Bankers Hill
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$3,495 - $6,695
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$3,495 - $6,695
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Kaya Bankers Hill

2710 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Mason
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$3,484 - $3,860
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$3,446 - $3,822
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Mason

2451 Mason DrSan Diego, CA 92154
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Valentina by Alta
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$3,251 - $6,618
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$3,243 - $6,610
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Valentina by Alta

1919 Pacific HwySan Diego, CA 92101
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Folia
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$3,164 - $7,929
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$3,157 - $7,922
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Folia

12520 Camino del SurSan Diego, CA 92129
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Strata
$3,131 - $5,699
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$3,031 - $5,599
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$3,131 - $5,699
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Strata

969-969 Market StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Mira Bella Apartments
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$3,109 - $4,353
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$3,057 - $4,301
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$3,109 - $4,353
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Mira Bella Apartments

3455 Kearny Villa RdSan Diego, CA 92123
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The Lindley
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$3,105 - $18,115
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$3,100 - $18,110
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The Lindley

1331 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Altura
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$3,101 - $9,554
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$3,095 - $9,548
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Altura

11921 Carmel Creek RdSan Diego, CA 92130
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Regents Court
$2,938 - $8,724
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$2,931 - $8,717
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Regents Court

8465 Regents RdSan Diego, CA 92122
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Radian
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$2,900 - $9,495
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$2,816 - $9,411
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Radian

675 9th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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AV8 Little Italy
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$2,895 - $7,899
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$2,865 - $7,869
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AV8 Little Italy

2155 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Diega
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$2,894 - $6,324
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$2,887 - $6,317
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Diega

702 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Cielo
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$2,878 - $5,695
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$2,873 - $5,690
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Cielo

915 W Grape StSan Diego, CA 92101
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525 Olive
$2,862 - $14,777
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$2,855 - $14,770
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525 Olive

525 Olive StSan Diego, CA 92103
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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 Stateside listed at $800.

How much is the average rent for a Gated San Diego Apartment?

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in San Diego is $3,099.

What is the largest Gated San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 3,195 square feet unit starting from $2,344 at The Merian.

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 653 sq ft.

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