
New Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $5,000 (269 Rentals) Page 2 of 6


Purl Apartments

Avia La Jolla

AVA Balboa Park

Denizen

4505 Illinois Street - North Parks Newest ...

Kaya

AV8

Winslow
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Vive Luxe at The Vive Collection

Citrino

Alexan Camellia

Ancora

Vici Luxury Rentals - Little Italy

Tenney

Asano on Fourth - Bankers Hill/Little Italy

Stanza Little Italy

Bowen Apartments

Monroe

West Park
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3093 Broadway

F11 East Village

Rivair Apartment Homes

Alexan Gallerie

Vora Mission Valley

The Merian

Gravity

Onyx on Park

The Abington

Vadara West

Evoc Hillcrest

The Nash

AMP30

Artisan

The Park

Pinnacle Broadway

Silo

Windsor Rancho PQ

Metro Mission Valley

Above the Boulevard / Mississippi 5

Shift

800 Broadway

Canopy North Park

ALX

Spire San Diego

4013-4021 Logan Ave

Ironwood

Arbor Crest on Fourth

Georgia Modern

MC Tower
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 | $2,413 | $974 | $8,525 |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,013 | $834 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,761 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,876 | $930 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,715 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,305 | $871 | $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.
San Diego, CA Area Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions about New San Diego Apartments
What is the Cheapest New apartment in San Diego?
Currently the most affordable New Apartment in San Diego is at Prisma Student Housing listed at $700.
How much is the average rent for a New San Diego Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in San Diego is $3,927.
What is the largest New San Diego Apartment for rent?
Today's New apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 9,333 square feet unit starting from $2,580 at Vive Luxe at The Vive Collection.
What is the average size for San Diego New Apartments for rent?
The average size for a New rental in San Diego is currently at 614 sq ft.
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