
Apartments for Rent in the Central San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (530 Rentals)


Estudios de Stanson

Twelve @ J

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Golden Glen Apartments

Hillside Apartments

The Irving

954-962 23rd St

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1811 Parrot St, Unit ADU

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2520 Haller St, Unit The Overlook

3034 Beech St, Unit South Park Petite Studio

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3038 Beech St, Unit 3038 Beech St

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3036 Beech St, Unit Heart of South Park 1 Bed

3020 C St

2852 C St, Unit 1

2776 B St, Unit 120

3071 Juniper St

2732 Treat St
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3468 Juniper St

2140 B St

2710 L St

2782 Broadway, Unit 301

2782 Broadway, Unit 307

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2796 K St, Unit SI ID1364187P

233 28th St

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334-40 Langley St, Unit SI ID1330861P

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3259 Highview Dr, Unit SI ID1024438P

1716 30th St
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3270 Cedar St, Unit A

3270 Cedar St, Unit B

2187 Haller St

2332 F St

2419 Market St

2562 E St

2849 E St

3053 C St

2727 1/2 G St

3365 A St
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2735 Broadway

2225 K St

2952 B St

1624 Edgemont St

3124 B St

1055 32nd St

2945 Kalmia St

2608 Broadway

3564 Ivy St

2643 G St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central San Diego Studio Apartments | $1,944 | $1,499 | $2,695 |
| Central San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,402 | $1,575 | $4,740 |
| Central San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,574 | $2,237 | $6,459 |
| Central San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,312 | $2,800 | $8,337 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral San Diego, San Diego, CA
Ranked #113
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Central San Diego
How much are Studio apartments in Central San Diego?
There are currently 239 Studio Apartments in Central San Diego with rent ranges from $1,499 to $2,695 with an average price of $1,944.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Central San Diego Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Central San Diego ranges from $1,575 to $4,740 with an average monthly rent of $2,402.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Central San Diego cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Central San Diego range from $2,237 to $6,459. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,574.
How expensive are Central San Diego Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 70 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central San Diego on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,800 to $8,337 - averaging $4,312 for the location.
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