
Homes for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $1,800 (102 Rentals)


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4218 46th St, Unit 6

4385 Hamilton St, Unit 2

2037 Dairy Mart Rd

4263 33rd St

3513 Park Blvd

4688 39th St

1819 Oakshire Ct

5168 Tipton St
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1479-1485 Elder Ave

3639 36th St

4334.5 Van Dyke Ave

7002 Linda Vista Rd, Unit 2

7002 Linda Vista Rd, Unit 18

6650 Amherst

3871 Marlborough Ave

3456 Castle Glen Dr

4190 Estrella Ave

3823 Via Del Conquistador
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4513 55th St

1030 27th St

2241 Fourth Ave

2263 Fourth Ave

6346 University Ave

3776 Alabama St, Unit 210, Unit 210

6101 Adelaide Ave

7014 Amherst St

5387 Brockbank Pl

3621 32nd St
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2261 4th Ave

417 Juniper St

2145 Calle Serena

3020 C St

8324 Regents Rd, Unit 1 MS. BDR. in 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS CONDO, Unit 1 MS. BDR. in 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS CONDO

3140 Midway Dr

5130 Kesling St

983 Hawaii Ave

5318 Sunglow Ct

2854 Rhoades Rd
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4320 44th St, Unit 205

4482 Utah St, Unit 1, Unit 1

10940 Summerdale Way

1562 Seventh Ave, Unit 207

2187 Haller St

2233 Citrus Ave

4834 Sea Urchin Dr

7423 Salizar St, Unit smaller bedroom, Unit smaller bedroom

532 21st St, Unit 4

5619 Dorothy Way
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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 | $4,045 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,316 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $9,426 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $14,798 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $19,630 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $27,799 | $6,295 | $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 13182 Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $23,991. There are also 1519 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Diego ranging from $900 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 $900 to $95,000 with an average monthly rent of $15,866.
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 $60,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.
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