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919 4th St

563 Broadway

8043 Caminito de Pizza

4064 Oakcrest Dr

526 D St

4639 Executive Dr, Unit Single room

840-840 S Orange Ave

7111 Waite Dr

530 Graves Ave
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2612 E Division St

1065 Colorado Ave, Unit 1

7002 Linda Vista Rd, Unit 2

7002 Linda Vista Rd, Unit 18

2611 University Ave, Unit A

206 Fir St

4050-58 42nd St

636 Aster St

540 Oakdale Ln

840 Grand Ave
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2854 Rhoades Rd

6354 Rancho Mission Rd, Unit 1 bedroom, 1 bath Condo in Mission Valley

4419 Rosebud Ln, Unit G

2055 Morena Blvd

9644 Winter Gdns Blvd

2140 B St

1350 N Escondido Blvd

6675 Mission Gorge Rd

2268 Market St

8542 Winter Gardens Blvd
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4431 Parks Ave, Unit 2

320 J Ave

312 J Ave

9721 Winter Gdns Blvd, Unit 150

1624 Hillsborough St

224 F St, Unit 1 br apt

4053 Hamilton St

47 Pegasus Ave

4055 Hamilton St

1080 Park Blvd
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4262 Wilson Ave

112 E 5th St

114 E 5th St

1662 S Juniper St

285 S Mollison Ave

3245 Bramson Pl

6842 Estrella Ave

3608 Wilshire Terrace

2776 Vista Way

1479-1485 Elder Ave
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San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 | $4,222 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,031 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $9,869 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $16,202 | $4,200 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $21,242 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $35,933 | $5,200 | $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 13215 Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA with pricing that ranges from $719 to $29,152. There are also 2098 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 $12,315.
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 $60,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $719.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.