
Homes for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $1,800 (64 Rentals)


5688 Marne Ave

6578 Malcolm Drive

3760 Florida St, Unit 115

12291 Carmel Vista Rd, Unit 108

4064 Mahaila Ave, Unit C - master bedroom

1929 Vesta St
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3435 Isla Vista Dr

7617 Prairie Mound Way, Unit Bedroom #4

743 Harris Ave

5020 College Ave

5708 Alta Vista Ave

1605 Diamond St

1030 22nd St

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Private bedroom in 7 bed/3 bath Home

Private bedroom in 7 bed/3 bath Home

3214 Vancouver Ave

4312 Manzanita Dr
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1111 Brookhaven Rd

1647 Pentecost Way

2268 Market St

2527 Tuberose St

9388 Lightwave Ave

4312 Utah St

5318 Sunglow Ct

4310 Utah St

6924 Hyde Park Dr

214 Fir St

1627 Pentecost Way
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3322 L St

136 W San Ysidro Blvd

10742 Caminito Cascara

2421 L St

14134 Rasmussen Way

4109 Vista Grande Dr

3011 Franklin Ave

2141 Acara Cir

4037 National Ave

7760 Margerum Ave
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235 50th St

1511 Seabrook Ln

3551 Deaver Ln

2531 Caminito Hiedra

3742 6th Ave

1653 Whitsett Dr

2322 Columba Gln

2718 Ridgeway Dr, Unit 2718 A Studio

10157 Fabled Waters Ct

6333 La Jolla Blvd, Unit 273
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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 | $4,278 | $1,539 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,297 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $10,535 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $17,613 | $3,995 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $24,758 | $6,700 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $20,645 | $4,499 | $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 13208 Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA with pricing that ranges from $792 to $30,000. There are also 1927 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Diego ranging from $975 to $100,000.
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 $975 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $22,912.
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 $930 to $30,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $42,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.
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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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Written by: Bobbi Jackson
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