
2 Bedroom Homes for Rent in San Diego, CA (661 Rentals)


3844 Groton St, Unit 3844 Groton St. 3, Unit 3844 Groton St. 3

1150 J St, Unit 107, Unit 107

2140 Reed Ave

3969 Nobel Dr

4787 A St

4314 Z St, Unit 4480, Unit 4480

4667 E Mountain View Dr, Unit # 2, Unit # 2

4198 Mount Alifan Plz, Unit M, Unit M

8737 Lake Murray Blvd, Unit 8737 #1, Unit 8737 #1
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3777 Dwight St

2850 Reynard Way, Unit 11, Unit 11

1205 Colusa St, Unit 12, Unit 12

6811 Alvarado Rd, Unit 2nd flr, Unit 2nd flr

12206 Rancho Bernardo Rd, Unit 2 Story Condo, Unit 2 Story Condo

6202 Friars Rd, Unit 302, Unit 302

511 41st St, Unit Front House, Unit Front House

13343 Rancho Penasquitos Blvd, Unit B104, Unit B104

7740 Margerum Ave, Unit 210, Unit 210

4527 35th St, Unit A, Unit A
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7677 Mission Gorge Rd, Unit 132, Unit 132

3020 C St

6151 Rancho Mission Rd, Unit #209, Unit #209

3684 43rd St

4821 Jumano Ave

10896 Worthing Ave

15383 Maturin Dr, Unit 215, Unit 215

3930 60th St

10311 Azuaga St, Unit 45, Unit 45

3335 31st St
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3942 Manzanita Dr

3731 Dwight St, Unit Back House, Unit Back House

3877 Pell Pl, Unit 301, Unit 301

12550 Carmel Creek Rd, Unit 102, Unit 102

8310 Regents Rd, Unit 3J, Unit 3J

10325 Caminito Cuervo, Unit 198, Unit 198

7942 Mission Center Ct, Unit C, Unit C

5540 Lindo Paseo, Unit 5540 Lindo Paseo, Unit 5540 Lindo Paseo

3520 Lebon Dr, Unit 5216, Unit 5216

9949 Scripps Westview Way, Unit 136, Unit 136
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4120 Polk Ave

2640 Worden St., Unit 205, Unit 205

3969 Nobel Dr, Unit 280, Unit 280

3985 Nobel Dr, Unit 321, Unit 321

3937 Nobel Dr, Unit 144, Unit 144

4485 Alabama St, Unit 3, Unit 3

917 Torrance St, Unit #9, Unit #9

800 The Mark Ln, Unit 610, Unit 610

6740 Amherst St

2828 Famosa Blvd, Unit 101, Unit 101
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How much does it cost to rent a home in San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,106 | $1,895 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,343 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $10,054 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $15,249 | $4,400 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $19,605 | $5,675 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $14,386 | $1,080 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego
What type of rentals are currently available in San Diego?
There are currently 13264 Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $24,780. There are also 2035 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Diego ranging from $800 to $95,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Diego?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Diego ranges from $800 to $95,000 with an average monthly rent of $14,975.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in San Diego?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in San Diego range from $1,050 to $22,728, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $65,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.
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