Homes for Rent by Owner in San Diego, CA (198 Rentals)

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property at 4262 Wilson Ave

$2,275

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$2,275

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$2,275

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4262 Wilson Ave, Unit 6

4262 Wilson Ave
San DiegoCA92104
property at 6546 Kelly St

$2,990

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$2,990

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$2,990

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6546 Kelly St

San DiegoCA92111
property at 13914 Boyden Way

$4,200

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$4,200

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$4,200

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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13914 Boyden Way

San DiegoCA92126

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property at 10545 Kemerton Rd

$4,400

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$4,400

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$4,400

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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10545 Kemerton Rd

San DiegoCA92126
property at 11715 Thomas Hayes Ln

$990

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$990

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$990

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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11715 Thomas Hayes Ln

San DiegoCA92126
property at 4419 Via Amable

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

4419 Via Amable

San DiegoCA92122
property at 5273 Mount Alifan Dr

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5273 Mount Alifan Dr

San DiegoCA92111
property at 6935 Simi Pl

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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6935 Simi Pl

San DiegoCA92139
property at 7647 Mission Gorge Rd

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7647 Mission Gorge Rd, Unit #28

7647 Mission Gorge Rd
San DiegoCA92120
property at 2941 C St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2941 C St, Unit 456

2941 C St
San DiegoCA92102

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property at 3020 C St

$1,650 - $2,875

1 To 2 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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3020 C St

San DiegoCA92102
property at 3722 Ben St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

3722 Ben St, Unit 2

3722 Ben St
San DiegoCA92111
property at 3969 Nobel Dr

$1,795 - $2,795

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$1,795 - $2,795

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$1,795 - $2,795

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3969 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122
property at 3873 Canning Avenue

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3873 Canning Avenue, Unit Studio

3873 Canning Avenue
San DiegoCA92111
property at 3989 Nobel Dr

$1,995 - $2,050

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$1,995 - $2,050

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$1,995 - $2,050

1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available May 1

3989 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122

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property at 6735 Amherst St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6735 Amherst St, Unit 2E

6735 Amherst St
San DiegoCA92115
property at 3989 Nobel Dr

$2,095

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$2,095

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$2,095

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 31

3989 Nobel Dr, Unit 356

3989 Nobel Dr
San DiegoCA92122
property at 13114 Polvera Ave

$2,199

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$2,199

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$2,199

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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13114 Polvera Ave, Unit B

13114 Polvera Ave
San DiegoCA92128
property at 7555 Linda Vista Rd

$2,199

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$2,199

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$2,199

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7555 Linda Vista Rd

San DiegoCA92111
property at 2141 Torrey Pines Rd

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2141 Torrey Pines Rd

San DiegoCA92037
property at 13020 Wimberly Sq

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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13020 Wimberly Sq, Unit 16

13020 Wimberly Sq
San DiegoCA92128
property at 509 41st Street

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 1

509 41st Street, Unit Top

509 41st Street
San DiegoCA92102

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property at 4667 E Mountain View Dr

$2,395

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$2,395

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$2,395

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4667 E Mountain View Dr, Unit #1

4667 E Mountain View Dr
San DiegoCA92116
property at 1435 India St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 16

1435 India St, Unit 516

1435 India St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 11317 Avenida De Los Lobos

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 16

11317 Avenida De Los Lobos, Unit C

11317 Avenida De Los Lobos
San DiegoCA92127
property at 8228 Station Village Ln

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8228 Station Village Ln, Unit 1514

8228 Station Village Ln
San DiegoCA92108
property at 311 Cottonwood Rd

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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311 Cottonwood Rd, Unit 10

311 Cottonwood Rd
San DiegoCA92173

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego

What type of rentals are currently available in San Diego?

There are currently 13250 Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $28,358. There are also 2168 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Diego ranging from $700 to $85,000.

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 $700 to $85,000 with an average monthly rent of $16,422.

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 $1,065 to $20,473, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,450 to $65,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $875.

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