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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Cerro Studio Apartments | $2,129 | $1,788 | $2,659 |
| Del Cerro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,470 | $850 | $3,243 |
| Del Cerro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,758 | $855 | $6,055 |
| Del Cerro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,063 | $1,065 | $10,000+ |
| Del Cerro 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,372 | $875 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Del Cerro Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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One Month FREE | Subject to ChangeExpires 04-09-2026
$500 Look & Lease on Base Rent!* *Min Term Reqd. Other costs & fees excl. Terms apply. Select Units. Offer may change.Expires 04-09-2026
$1,000 off your first full month's rent. Terms and conditions apply. For a limited time only.Expires 04-09-2026
Up to 2 Months Free Base Rent!* *Base Rent. Minimum lease term applies. Other Cost and Fees Excluded. Restrictions apply, please call for details.Expires 04-09-2026
Double Down on Savings: New Rates + A Fast-Action Bonus! We just lowered our monthly rates across the board. -- Want to save even more? Move fast! If you tour and sign your lease within 24 hours, we’ll stack an additional $25/month discount on top of our new lower rates. -- Total Savings = Lower Rate + $25 Monthly Credit.Expires 04-09-2026
Receive 2-Weeks Off 1-Month's Base Rent! *Select Units. Base Rent. Minimum lease term applies. Other costs & fees excluded. Restrictions Apply, Contact for Details.Expires 04-09-2026
Receive 1-Month Free Base Rent on Select Floorplans! *Base Rent. Minimum lease term applies. Other costs and fees excluded. Restrictions Apply, Contact for Details.Expires 04-09-2026
MOVE-IN SPECIAL - Apply today and receive up to ONE FULL MONTH RENT FREE on select apartment homes! Terms & restrictions apply - Contact our office for details. Equal Housing Opportunity.Expires 04-09-2026
No Application Fee and Your 1st Month is Free! -- Look and Lease Now.Expires 04-09-2026
Look & Lease by 4/30 and get 1 Month FREE on select Studio & 1-Bedroom floor plans for a limited time! Conditions apply, call for details.Expires 04-09-2026
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Del Cerro, CA. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
*MOVE-IN SPECIAL: 1 month FREE upon immediate move-in on a 13 month lease with select units. Rent today!*Expires 04-30-2026
Student Housing Near SDSU - Now Leasing for Fall 2026!Expires 06-30-2026
Student Housing Near SDSU - Now Leasing for Fall 2026!Expires 06-30-2026
Student Housing Near SDSU - Now Leasing for Fall 2026!Expires 06-30-2026
***MOVE-IN SPECIAL*** $250 OFF FIRST MONTH'S RENT or 50" HI-DEF SMART TV with a 12-15 month lease and approved application!Expires 05-01-2026
Last month rent for FREE *Selected units only. Ask for detailsExpires 04-30-2026
We are offering $500 off first month's rent! Call for more details!Expires 04-30-2026
One Month FREE | Subject to ChangeExpires 04-09-2026
$500 Look & Lease on Base Rent!* *Min Term Reqd. Other costs & fees excl. Terms apply. Select Units. Offer may change.Expires 04-09-2026
$1,000 off your first full month's rent. Terms and conditions apply. For a limited time only.Expires 04-09-2026
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Del Cerro is at Stateside listed at $800.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Del Cerro is $2,361.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Del Cerro is a 1,640 square feet unit starting from $800 at Stateside.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Del Cerro is currently at 735 sq ft.
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