Cheap Condos for Rent in San Diego, CA from $900 (59 Rentals)

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property at 5011 63rd St

$1,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

5011 63rd St

San DiegoCA92115

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property at 2966 Hires Way

$1,495

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2966 Hires Way, Unit 102

2966 Hires Way
San DiegoCA92173
property at 4064 Oakcrest Dr

$1,700

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$1,700
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4064 Oakcrest Dr

San DiegoCA92105
property at 5705 Friars Rd

$1,700

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$1,700
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5705 Friars Rd, Unit 9

5705 Friars Rd
San DiegoCA92110

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property at 1080 Park Blvd

$1,800 - $5,950

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1080 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 4150 34th St

$1,895 - $2,995

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4150 34th St

San DiegoCA92104
property at 3431 Park Blvd

$1,900 - $3,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

3431 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92103

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property at 3985 Nobel Dr

$1,950 - $3,295

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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3985 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122
property at 3989 Nobel Dr

$1,950 - $2,050

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3989 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122
property at 6780 Friars Rd

$1,995

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6780 Friars Rd, Unit 332

6780 Friars Rd
San DiegoCA92108
property at 3965 Nobel Dr

$1,995 - $2,050

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3965 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122
property at 3969 Nobel Dr

$1,995 - $3,195

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 8

3969 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego

What type of rentals are currently available in San Diego?

There are currently 13188 Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA with pricing that ranges from $719 to $29,595. There are also 2174 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Diego ranging from $900 to $35,000.

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 $900 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,304.

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 $899 to $19,341, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $30,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $719.

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