
Furnished Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $5,300 (176 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in San Diego, complete with furniture included - Beds, tables, chairs and more - Ready for move-in!


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1150 J Street, Unit 309, Unit 309

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853 Thomas Ave, Unit Apt 3, Unit Apt 3

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1150 J St, Unit Unit 217, Unit Unit 217

801 Ash St, Unit 101, Unit 101

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3036 Beech St, Unit Heart of South Park 1 Bed, Unit Heart of South Park 1 Bed

889 Date St, Unit 541, Unit 541

Nimitz Crossing

Simone Little Italy

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2919 Ivy St, Unit 3, Unit 3
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The Lindley

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Cielo

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3652 Promontory St, Unit cottage, Unit cottage

Strata

1st & Penn Apts - 1penn

Mesa Village Apartments
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2950 Bayside Ln

Olympus Corsair

Asano on Ivy

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Alexan Camellia

3034 Beech St, Unit South Park Petite Studio, Unit South Park Petite Studio

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Greenfield Village

Brickhouse North Park

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Stanza Little Italy

Urbana Rental Flats

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Del Rey Apartments

AVA Pacific Beach

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625 Broadway

600 Front Apartments

1520 Tyler House

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4068 Oakcrest Dr, Unit Unit 3, Unit Unit 3

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6421 Gary Ct, Unit 6419 Gary Court, Unit 6419 Gary Court

Estudios de Stanson

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Topaz

Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!

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521 Island Breeze Ln, Unit Fully furnished studio wi, Unit Fully furnished studio wi

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5809 Lindo Paseo

WLA Windsor

Island Flats

Vantaggio Little Italy

9452 Larrabee Ave

Iconic on Alvarado

Island Village Apartments
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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 | $2,365 | $850 | $8,781 |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,884 | $1,180 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,666 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,798 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,245 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $10,128 | $899 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,092 | $6,200 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Furnished San Diego Apartments
What is the Cheapest Furnished apartment in San Diego?
Currently the most affordable Furnished Apartment in San Diego is at Stateside listed at $800.
How much is the average rent for a Furnished San Diego Apartment?
The average rent for a Furnished Apartment in San Diego is $4,556.
What is the largest Furnished San Diego Apartment for rent?
Today's Furnished apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 3,089 square feet unit starting from $11,147 at 2717 Everly Dr.
What is the average size for San Diego Furnished Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Furnished rental in San Diego is currently at 834 sq ft.
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