2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (5,678 Rentals)

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San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: March 27, 2025

There are currently 18242 available 2 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over San Diego, CA that range in price from $855 to $27,000. Balboa Park, Harborview and Downtown San Diego are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 2 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in San Diego with the most available 2 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Balboa Park608$3,855$855
Harborview459$4,145$1,850
Downtown San Diego423$4,290$1,850
Core-columbia414$4,280$1,850
Gaslamp District409$4,261$1,850
Horton Plaza409$4,272$1,850
Marina District400$4,298$1,850
Marina382$4,290$1,850
Burlingame377$3,925$1,795
South I 15 Corridor327$3,395$2,150

Largest Available San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in San Diego, CA is found at The Merian in the Balboa Park neighborhood and is 2,515 square feet priced from $11,916. West SD Apartments has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 2,403 square feet and currently listed start at $16,370. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Merian2Y Penthouse2,515 Sq Ft$11,916
West SD ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Den Penthouse C8ph2,403 Sq Ft$16,370
The AvalynLW2,328 Sq Ft$5,760
Boardwalk at MilleniaTH22,266 Sq Ft$5,833
LUX by Garden2TH-D2,134 Sq Ft$6,465
Stanza Little ItalyPH082,062 Sq Ft$8,509
The LindleyB1DPH2,051 Sq Ft$17,159
RadianSunset Cliffs1,959 Sq Ft$11,000

Cheapest Available San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 27, 2025 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in San Diego, CA is the 2x2 B Model starting from $980 at The Rive San Diego in the Rolando neighborhood. The second most affordable San Diego 2 Bedroom is the B10 Model at Union Grantville starting at $1,595 in the Balboa Park neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in San Diego is currently $3,731. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Rive San Diego2x2 B$980
Union GrantvilleB10$1,595
The Abington2x1$1,705
Madison Manor2BR/1.0BA$1,799
Rio Vista2 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,805
1202 Pearl2 BED 1 BATH$1,812
Summit ApartmentsHORIZON$1,885
4141-4147 Texas St2 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,899
Hadley Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle CommunityB2$1,900

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San Diego Overview

San Diego is a major city on the Pacific Coast in Southern California and is adjacent to the Mexican border. Home to over 1.3 million people, San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States and is nicknamed “America’s Finest City”. The major industries are military/defense, tourism, international trade, and manufacturing. There is also a wide variety of apartments in San Diego available for residents who move here to find a great place to call home.

Why live in San Diego, CA?

While the cost of living is higher than average in San Diego, the city offers near perfect weather year round, a wide variety of outdoors activities, beautiful beaches, museums and other cultural centers, and a professional sports events. Fans of local sports have their choice of supporting the San Diego Chargers (football), the San Diego Padres (baseball), the San Diego Gulls (ice hockey) and a newly formed rugby team.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Diego, CA

Ranked #4

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom San Diego Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in San Diego with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in San Diego is at The Rive San Diego listed at $980.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom San Diego Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in San Diego is $3,731.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 2,515 square feet unit starting from $11,916 at The Merian.

What is the average size for San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in San Diego is currently 1,096 sq ft.

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