
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the San Carlos Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,095 (9 Rentals)


7647 Mission Gorge Rd

Canyon View Apartments

Vue at Lake Murray

5858 Del Cerro Blvd

5377 Lake Murray Blvd
San Carlos, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Carlos?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos Studio Apartments | $2,439 | $1,945 | $2,759 |
San Carlos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,992 | $2,095 | $3,299 |
| San Carlos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,392 | $1,505 | $3,899 |
| San Carlos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,768 | $2,250 | $4,634 |
| San Carlos 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,039 | $1,375 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSan Carlos, San Diego, CA
Ranked #53
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in San Carlos, San Diego, CA
Patrick Henry High School
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Getting Around the San Carlos Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
55 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
35 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
22 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Carlos Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Carlos?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Carlos is under $4,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Carlos?
The cheapest apartment in San Carlos is Casa De La Mesa which is listed at $2,175, while the average apartment in San Carlos costs $4,559.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Carlos?
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 254 regular apartments in San Carlos 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 San Carlos?
Cheap apartments in San Carlos have an average cost of $2,458 which is $2,101 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Carlos.
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