
Apartments for Rent in the Eastern San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (165 Rentals)


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9949 Erma Rd, Unit 204

10066 Maya Linda Rd, Unit 2204

10157 Caminito Jovial, Unit JOSEPH

8680 New Salem St, Unit 147
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9408 Twin Trails Dr, Unit 203

9378 Twin Trails Dr, Unit Casablanca

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10024 Paseo Montril, Unit SI FL3-ID1116A

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10024 Paseo Montril, Unit SI FL3-ID1176A

11467 Westonhill Dr, Unit 11467

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9805-25 Jake Ln, Unit SI ID1061185P

10024 Paseo Montril, Unit SI FL3-ID595A

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10921 Polaris Dr, Unit SI ID1292587P

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10024 Paseo Montril, Unit SI FL2-ID401A
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10796 Sabre Hill Dr, Unit 202

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10024 Paseo Montril

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13075 Old West Ave

10523 Sunset Ridge Dr

10730 Carillon Ct

11339 Red Cedar Ln

10381 Crosscreek Terrace

9757 Caminito Joven
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11801 Miro Cir

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11115 Affinity Ct

10535 Caminito Banyon

9725 Caminito Doha

10060 Scripps Vista Way

10040 Scripps Vista Way

11485 Spitfire Rd

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Eastern San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eastern San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern San Diego Studio Apartments | $1,947 | $1,700 | $2,195 |
| Eastern San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,794 | $2,170 | $6,212 |
| Eastern San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,234 | $2,234 | $5,707 |
| Eastern San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,141 | $2,629 | $5,197 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Eastern San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $3,036 | $2,595 | $3,800 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $3,994 | $3,195 | $4,700 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $4,883 | $4,200 | $6,250 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $4,866 | $4,500 | $5,200 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Eastern San Diego, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Family-Friendly Rating
Do you have kids? Eastern San Diego has risen to be a favorite area for families, with a score of 3.5 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, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and more.
Outdoors Rating
Do you like nice outdoor spaces? this section of town is known as providing fantastic access to parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
This area has a reputation as one of our preferred higher-end communities in town, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, maid services, gardens, nearby parks, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eastern San Diego
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Eastern San Diego area of San Diego, CA?
As of today, September 06, 2026, there are currently 165 available Eastern San Diego apartments priced from $1,700 to $7,687, with an average monthly rent of $3,169.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Eastern San Diego Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Eastern San Diego ranges from $2,170 to $6,212 with an average monthly rent of $2,794.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Eastern San Diego cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Eastern San Diego range from $2,234 to $5,707. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,234.
How expensive are Eastern San Diego Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 30 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Eastern San Diego on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,629 to $5,197 - averaging $4,141 for the location.
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