Apartments for Rent in the Del Cerro Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (759 Rentals)

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Gravity
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$2,241 - $6,917

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Gravity

4560 Mission Gorge PlSan Diego, CA 92120
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64Forty
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$1,685 - $3,325

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64Forty

6440 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Las Palmas Apartments
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$1,895 - $2,645

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Las Palmas Apartments

5275 Monroe AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Fifty Twenty-Five
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$719 - $1,819

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Base Rent$719 - $1,819

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Fifty Twenty-Five

5025 Collwood BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Victory on Paseo
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$1,289 - $2,690

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Victory on Paseo

5505 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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4975 Tierra Baja Way

San DiegoCA92115

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Del Cerro, San Diego, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for San Diego, California. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting for your family? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in San Diego, this neighborhood is one of our preferred neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, trails and recreation, and access to the best-rated education opportunities.

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We think living with parks and outdoor amenities is something they look for when they rent. This area has come to be providing great access to the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This area of town has emerged as one of the A-list upscale communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, proximity to great shopping areas, views, access to parks, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Have furry friends? This area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Del Cerro

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Del Cerro area of San Diego, CA?

As of today, September 10, 2026, there are currently 759 available Del Cerro apartments priced from $719 to $10,870, with an average monthly rent of $2,459.

How much are Studio apartments in Del Cerro?

There are currently 219 Studio Apartments in Del Cerro with rent ranges from $1,350 to $2,659 with an average price of $2,030.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Del Cerro Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Del Cerro ranges from $850 to $4,290 with an average monthly rent of $2,365.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Del Cerro cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Del Cerro range from $819 to $4,905. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,541.

How expensive are Del Cerro Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 106 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Del Cerro on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,165 to $10,014 - averaging $3,908 for the location.

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