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Alpine Family Apartments

Terrasini Apartments, a 62+ Community

La Quinta Apartment

Royal Oakdale Apartments

Vista Pines

7560 North Ave

Barcelona

Grandon Village
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The Glorias Apartments

Sunset Terrace Apartments

147 W Calle Primera

Harris Family Senior Residence

4320 44th St, Unit 205

8088 Golden Ave

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5042 W Point Loma Blvd, Unit 2

Windsor Apartments

2029-31 National Ave
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Casa Escondida

Redwood Terrace

Overlook Point

Hilltop Terrace

Gateview Apartments

Bella Vista-

The Presidio Apartments

Ashwood Apartments

Terre at Mollison

Village Green Senior Community
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136 W San Ysidro Blvd

4483 1/2 48th St

The Village at Rancho San Diego

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3672 Van Dyke Ave, Unit 3672 Van Dyke Avenue

Vale Terrace Apartments

Summerfield Villas

The Helm - Affordable Housing

Altura Villas - 55+ Senior Apartments

Summer Creek Apartments

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Cedar Shores
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North Park 62+ Apartments

2153 Drescher St

8082 Golden Ave

Palm Shadows Apartments

Legacy Hills at Poway 55+

Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!

Bayview Tower Condominiums

Ranchouse Apartments *First Month Free*

Anniversary Apartments *First Month Free*

El Capitan Apartments
San Diego County, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego County Studio Apartments | $2,351 | $900 | $5,909 |
| San Diego County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,859 | $894 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,633 | $819 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,754 | $899 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,209 | $719 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,280 | $1,289 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,427 | $1,899 | $9,916 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Diego County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Diego County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Diego County is under $1,165.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Diego County?
The cheapest apartment in San Diego County is Trails at Carmel Mountain Ranch Apartments which is listed at $894, while the average apartment in San Diego County costs $2,999.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Diego County?
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 712 regular apartments in San Diego County 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 San Diego County?
Cheap apartments in San Diego County have an average cost of $394 which is $2,605 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Diego County.
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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
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