Gated Apartments for Rent in the Balboa Park Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (355 Rentals)

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The Lindley
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$3,068 - $18,117
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The Lindley

1331 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Diega
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$2,456 - $7,045
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Diega

702 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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GEMA
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$2,493 - $3,615
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GEMA

1471 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Tenney
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$2,659 - $4,259
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Tenney

2260 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92104
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Ancora
$2,427 - $4,982
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Ancora

110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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2911 Adams
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$2,275 - $3,641
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2911 Adams

2911 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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Monroe
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$2,324 - $4,755
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Monroe

3090 Polk AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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Radian
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$2,979 - $10,084
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Radian

675 9th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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AV8 Little Italy
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$2,769 - $10,492
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AV8 Little Italy

2155 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Valentina by Alta
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$2,562 - $8,582
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$2,562 - $8,582

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Valentina by Alta

1919 Pacific HwySan Diego, CA 92101
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Eighteen Ten State St
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$2,682 - $5,408
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Eighteen Ten State St

1810 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Warwick
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$2,260 - $2,815
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The Warwick

606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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800 Broadway
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$2,304 - $11,224
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$2,304 - $11,224

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800 Broadway

800 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Entrada
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$1,782 - $3,647
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Entrada

453 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in San Diego by our , Local Expert Hayden Goldberg. See how it ranks!

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Balboa Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Balboa Park?

Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Balboa Park is at Arlington Apartments listed at $900.

How much is the average rent for a Gated Balboa Park Apartment?

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Balboa Park is $3,244.

What is the largest Gated Balboa Park Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Balboa Park is a 3,195 square feet unit starting from $2,341 at The Merian.

What is the average size for Balboa Park Gated Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Gated rental in Balboa Park is currently at 585 sq ft.

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