
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Uptown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,250 (36 Rentals)


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Thorn Collection

3665-3669 First Ave.

2802-2820 Sixth Ave

1520 Tyler House

Park View Hillcrest

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The Nash

Winslow

2611 University Ave, Unit B

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4055 Hamilton St

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3939 7th Ave

4053 Hamilton St
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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 | $2,497 | $1,250 | $5,909 |
| Uptown San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,288 | $1,595 | $5,901 |
| Uptown San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,628 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,479 | $3,350 | $6,515 |
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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 $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown San Diego?
The cheapest apartment in Uptown San Diego is 3942 8th Ave which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Uptown San Diego costs $3,494.
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 211 regular apartments in Uptown San Diego 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 San Diego?
Cheap apartments in Uptown San Diego have an average cost of $2,179 which is $1,315 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown San Diego.
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