
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Del Cerro Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $850 (66 Rentals)


7647 Mission Gorge Rd, Unit #28, Unit #28

7647 Mission Gorge Rd

5215-5217 Catoctin Dr

4775 54th St

6505 Saranac St

4533 54th St

The Belmont

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6735 Amherst St, Unit 2E, Unit 2E

6165 Montezuma Rd

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6730 Mohawk St

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5116 69th St

Vue at Lake Murray

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4510 48th St, Unit 1BR, Unit 1BR

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Gravity

Talmadge Senior Village(55+ Senior Community)

Winona Towers

4568 Altadena Ave

4781 SEMINOLE Dr
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4382 53rd St

4556 55th St

Vista Capri East

6650 Amherst

Pacific Pines

6924 Hyde Park Dr

4860 Rolando Ct

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College Campanile - Historical Access
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4477 48th St

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7770 University Ave, Unit None

4577 Olive Ave

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Del Cerro, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Del Cerro?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Cerro Studio Apartments | $2,128 | $1,788 | $2,659 |
Del Cerro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,468 | $850 | $3,223 |
| Del Cerro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,759 | $855 | $6,108 |
| Del Cerro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,047 | $1,065 | $10,000+ |
| Del Cerro 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,208 | $875 | $6,400 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDel Cerro, San Diego, CA
Ranked #27
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Del Cerro, San Diego, CA
Patrick Henry High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Del Cerro Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Del Cerro?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Del Cerro is under $1,899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Del Cerro?
The cheapest apartment in Del Cerro is The Belmont which is listed at $1,845, while the average apartment in Del Cerro costs $10,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Del Cerro?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 86 regular apartments in Del Cerro that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Del Cerro?
Cheap apartments in Del Cerro have an average cost of $939 which is $9,711 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Del Cerro.
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