
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Uptown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,625 (101 Rentals)


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3911 Oregon St

Arbor Crest on Fourth

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1819 University Ave

Melrose Canyon

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3924-3926 Third Ave

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3796 Alabama St

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Uptown San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,464 | $1,250 | $3,395 |
Uptown San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,278 | $1,625 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,253 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,022 | $3,854 | $4,245 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUptown San Diego, San Diego, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown San Diego Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Uptown San Diego?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown San Diego is under $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown San Diego?
The cheapest apartment in Uptown San Diego is Redwood Terrace Apartments which is listed at $1,625, while the average apartment in Uptown San Diego costs $3,324.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown 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 181 regular apartments in Uptown San Diego that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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