
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in San Diego County, CA from $1,033 (124 Rentals)


4778 Orange Ave

Vista Palms

Fallbrook Trails

Rosewood Apartments
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Vista De Luna

Pinewood Apartments

302 S Kenton Ave, Unit B

Golden Glen Apartments
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Casa De Oro Senior Apartments

Guava Gardens (62+ Senior Community)

Sunset Terrace Apartments

The Presidio Apartments

2417 Market St

Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

The Glorias Apartments
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950 Ninth Ave

SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS

The Ridge on Jackson Apartments

3235-3239 Collier Ave

5072 Madison Ave

3742 6th Ave

1808 Third Ave

Hilltop Terrace

2855-2865 A St

1005 La Mesa Ave

The Marquis at Hillcrest

Altura Villas - 55+ Senior Apartments

Hunter's Run Apartments

Vista Del Mar

2505 Jefferson St

Terre at S Anza

6559 Eldridge St
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 | $2,392 | $1,033 | $8,467 |
San Diego County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,865 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
San Diego County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,617 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,657 | $799 | $10,000+ |
San Diego County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,142 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,028 | $792 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Diego County?
The cheapest apartment in San Diego County is 3942 8th Ave which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in San Diego County costs $7,000.
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 131 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 $338 which is $6,662 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Diego County.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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