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The Orchard Senior Apartments (55+)
4040-4080 Hancock StSan Diego, CA 92110
Cheap Senior Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA from $500 (39 Rentals)
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University Gardens
5622 University AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community
1455 2nd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Nestor Regency
925-929 Saturn BlvdSan Diego, CA 92154
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Talmadge Senior Village(55+ Senior Community)
5252 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+
3281 College PlLemon Grove, CA 91945
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Casa De Oro Senior Apartments
9550 Campo RdSpring Valley, CA 91977
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Guava Gardens (62+ Senior Community)
5041 Guava AveLa Mesa, CA 91942
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1012 N Anza StEl Cajon, CA 92021
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The Village at Rancho San Diego
10836 Calle VerdeLa Mesa, CA 91941
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9703 Winter Gardens BlvdLakeside, CA 92040
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Village Green Senior Community
1068 N BroadwayEscondido, CA 92026
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Hadley Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle Community
1045 Morning View DrEscondido, CA 92026
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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 | $2,431 | $1,033 | $8,400 |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,889 | $768 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,710 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,752 | $930 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,343 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,606 | $792 | $10,000+ |
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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 Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in San Diego costs $5,276.
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 1,042 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 $450 which is $4,826 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Diego.
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Written by: Hayden Goldberg
Aloha! I’m Hayden, your local San Diego Realtor and relocation expert with ApartmentHomeLiving.com.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.
Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.