Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA from $400 (285 Rentals)

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3607 Third Ave
$1,4001 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

3607 Third Ave

San Diego, CA 92103
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6814 Waite Dr
$1,4501 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

6814 Waite Dr

San Diego, CA 92115
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E Street
from $1,595Studio Apartments Available Now

E Street

2967-2969 E StSan Diego, CA 92102
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260-262 S Gregory St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

260-262 S Gregory St

260-262 S Gregory StSan Diego, CA 92113
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Lincoln Hotel
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Studio Apartments

Lincoln Hotel

536 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Versa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Versa

2355 Via AltaSan Diego, CA 92108
Senior Living
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Santa Fe Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Fe Manor

3835 Swift AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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Pelican Point
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pelican Point

5101-5107 Narragansett AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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14th Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

14th Street

1028 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Cascade Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cascade Apartments

5826-5848 Streamview DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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San Diego, CA Local Guide

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Diego Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Diego?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Diego is at Peachtree Inn listed at $1,062.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Diego Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Diego Apartment is $1,395 at Savenna Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Diego is starting from $1,568 at The Terraces.

What is the most affordable San Diego Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Diego Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Terraces and starts from $1,220.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting

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When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

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Navigating the World of Low-Income Housing: A Comprehensive Guide

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Are you having difficulty keeping up with bills or paying the rent? If so, you are not alone. Many families struggle to keep up with rents that have increased up to 40% in the past decade.

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Signing Your Apartment Lease: The Basics

Written by: Trey Huguley

When you're about to sign a lease for the first time, it can feel a bit overwhelming. You don’t want to miss any important details hidden in the fine print.

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Real Estate Term Glossary: Your Guide to The A to Zs of Renting

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Navigating the world of real estate can reveal an abundance of terminology and phrasing around the topics of renting and buying that for some may seem like a brand-new language.