
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Uptown District San Diego, CA from $1,250 (35 Rentals)


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710 Fort Stockton Dr

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Thorn Collection

3665-3669 First Ave.

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Arbor Crest on Fourth

1520 Tyler House

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630 W Washington St

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Washington Crossing

3946-3950 Mississippi St

Studios on 6th

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3675 Eagle St

3939 7th Ave
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1440 Robinson Ave. Complex

4018 Alabama St

Harvey Hillcrest

Montecito

3574-3580 4TH AVENUE **

8th and U

4137 Falcon St
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Uptown District, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Uptown District Studio Apartments | $2,505 | $1,250 | $3,395 |
| Uptown District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,218 | $1,695 | $5,872 |
| Uptown District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,913 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,719 | $3,850 | $6,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Uptown District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown District is under $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown District?
The cheapest apartment in Uptown District is 3942 8th Ave which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Uptown District costs $3,387.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown District?
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 181 regular apartments in Uptown District 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 Uptown District?
Cheap apartments in Uptown District have an average cost of $1,757 which is $1,630 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown District.
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