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323-338 Willie James Jones AveSan Diego, CA 92102
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5505 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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3942 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Azure Point at Encinitas
480 S El Camino RealEncinitas, CA 92024
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1734 Solstice AveChula Vista, CA 91915
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San Diego, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,480 | $1,033 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,910 | $768 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,742 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,710 | $979 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,647 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,085 | $917 | $10,000+ |
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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
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A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Diego Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Diego?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Diego is under $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Diego?
The cheapest apartment in San Diego is 11370 Travis Pl which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in San Diego costs $5,914.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Diego?
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 15,361 regular apartments in San Diego 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?
Cheap apartments in San Diego have an average cost of $447 which is $5,467 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Diego.
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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Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.
How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Trey Huguley
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