Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 92196 ZIP Code of San Diego, CA from $300 (39 Rentals)

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1985 National Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1985 National Ave

1985 National AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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Kettner Crossing Phase 1
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kettner Crossing Phase 1

1590 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Cedar Gateway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Gateway

550 Cedar StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Living Q
Studio Apartments

Living Q

1903-1911 K StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Park 12 Podium
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park 12 Podium

202 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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3630-3646 Eagle St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3630-3646 Eagle St

3630-3646 Eagle StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Vantaggio Broadway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vantaggio Broadway

2650 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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CCBA Senior Garden
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

CCBA Senior Garden

438 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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563 22nd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

563 22nd St

563 22nd StSan Diego, CA 92102
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2525 Broadway
Studio Apartments

2525 Broadway

2525 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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Town Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Town Pines

3013 C StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Los Vientos
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Los Vientos

1668 National AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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Lions Gate
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lions Gate

1231 25th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Tenth Avenue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tenth Avenue

743 10th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Essex Apartments
Studio Apartments

Essex Apartments

1910 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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La Maison
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

La Maison

1818 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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WLA 509 Park
Studio Apartments

WLA 509 Park

509 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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De Anza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

De Anza

2430-2444 30th StSan Diego, CA 92104
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Bethel One
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bethel One

3180 Imperial AveSan Diego, CA 92102
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap the 92196 ZIP Code Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in 92196?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in 92196 is at Array listed at $1,389.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom 92196 Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom 92196 Apartment is $995 at Forest Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom 92196 Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in 92196 is starting from $1,035 at Southgate Apartments.

What is the most affordable 92196 Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap 92196 Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadow Ridge and starts from $1,459.

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