
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Old Town San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,124 (29 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Town San Diego?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Old Town San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,350 | $1,033 | $4,415 |
Old Town San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,858 | $1,124 | $6,580 |
Old Town San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,796 | $2,095 | $9,208 |
Old Town San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,803 | $3,429 | $10,000+ |
Old Town San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,365 | $7,280 | $7,450 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Town San Diego Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old Town San Diego?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Town San Diego is under $2,046.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Town San Diego?
The cheapest apartment in Old Town San Diego is Redwood Terrace which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Old Town San Diego costs $7,365.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Town San Diego?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Old Town San Diego that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Old Town San Diego?
Cheap apartments in Old Town San Diego have an average cost of $224 which is $7,141 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town San Diego.
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