
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southcrest Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,500 (48 Rentals)
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Southcrest Apartments

3751-3755 National Ave

3713-3719 Birch St

413-421 S Highland Ave

National Avenue Cottages

3832 Birch St

3868-3878 National Ave

3768-3782 National Ave
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4152 Newton Ave

National View Apartments

1702 Una St

3766-3772 Boston Ave

3 Units at 3827 National Ave

4091-4093 Beta St

1440-1516 S 40th St

3745-3749 National Ave

4144-4150 Gamma St
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1042 Goodyear St

1553-57 S 40th

1622 Una St

3812-16 Beta St

4028 Delta St

3643-45 Logan Avenue

4231-4241 Logan Ave

1518 S 42nd St

4165-4171 Epsilon St
Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting
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4083 Epsilon St

1543-1549 S 38th St

1626 Una St

4066 Newton Ave

3811 Gamma St

4193 Beta St

4092-4098 National Ave

4104 Delta St

3944-3954 Epsilon St
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4013-4021 Logan Ave

3738 Acacia St

Keeler Court Apartments

4150 National Ave

1645-1685 S 43rd St

Delta Manor Apartments

3691 National Ave

Pacific Beacon

1051-1081 S 41st St
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Vista del Puente

4058 National Ave

3708 National Ave
Southcrest, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southcrest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southcrest Studio Apartments | $1,695 | $1,695 | $1,695 |
| Southcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,350 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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