
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shelltown Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (36 Rentals)
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2039 S 40th St

3808 Cottonwood St

413-421 S Highland Ave

3832 Birch St

2126-2130 Osborn St

4240 Nordica St

3885 Birch St

4028 Delta St
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1553-57 S 40th

3811 Gamma St

1543-1549 S 38th St

4165-4171 Epsilon St

3720 Cottonwood St

3939 Cottonwood St

4083 Epsilon St

4104 Delta St

3944-3954 Epsilon St
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1918 Woden St

4177-4187 Eta St

Division & Highland Rowhomes

Delta Manor Apartments

1645-1685 S 43rd St

Villa Serena

3904 Division St

555 E 1st St

625-639 E 3rd St
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225 E 1st St

230 G Ave

316-330 E Division St

424 E Division St

509 E 2nd St

637 E 2nd St

34 D Ave

22 Alberta Ct

3904 Division St
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Shelltown, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shelltown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelltown Studio Apartments | $1,695 | $1,695 | $1,695 |
| Shelltown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Shelltown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,848 | $5,848 | $5,848 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Shelltown Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Shelltown Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3738 Acacia St | Apt A-F | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
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