Apartments for Rent in the La Playa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (57 Rentals)

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Surfcaster Apartments
$2,045 - $2,500
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Surfcaster Apartments

5050 Niagara AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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property at 376 San Antonio Ave

$10,322

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$10,322
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 30

376 San Antonio Ave

San DiegoCA92106

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property at 4585 Saratoga Ave

$7,220

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$7,220
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 25

4585 Saratoga Ave

San DiegoCA92107
property at 1021 Scott St

$2,100 - $2,195

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1021 Scott St

San DiegoCA92106

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property at 2955 McCall St

$4,500

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$4,500
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2955 McCall St, Unit 301

2955 McCall St
San DiegoCA92106
property at 440 San Antonio Ave

$6,500

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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440 San Antonio Ave, Unit 7

440 San Antonio Ave
San DiegoCA92106
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La Playa
2 Bedroom Apartments

La Playa

2955 McCall StSan Diego, CA 92106
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2901 Upshur St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2901 Upshur St

2901 Upshur StSan Diego, CA 92106

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Imperial House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial House

2828 Upshur StSan Diego, CA 92106
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1050-1060 Scott St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1050-1060 Scott St

1050-1060 Scott StSan Diego, CA 92106
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335-39 San Elijo St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

335-39 San Elijo St

335-39 San Elijo StSan Diego, CA 92106
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3034 Canon St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3034 Canon St

3034 Canon StSan Diego, CA 92106

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La Playa, San Diego, CA

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about La Playa

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the La Playa area of San Diego, CA?

As of today, August 02, 2026, there are currently 57 available La Playa apartments priced from $1,608 to $14,949, with an average monthly rent of $2,580.

How much are Studio apartments in La Playa?

There are currently 12 Studio Apartments in La Playa with rent ranges from $1,608 to $3,901 with an average price of $2,308.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom La Playa Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in La Playa ranges from $1,821 to $4,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,887.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in La Playa cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in La Playa range from $2,508 to $4,295. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,321.

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