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Apartments in San Diego where your utility payments are included in your rent.

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Hickorywood Villas
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hickorywood Villas

406-408 N Hickory StEscondido, CA 92025
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Palomar Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Palomar Manor

1015 E Ohio AveEscondido, CA 92025
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The Parkway
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Parkway

7546 Parkway DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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4744 70th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4744 70th St

4744 70th StLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Sweetwater Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sweetwater Apartments

1058 Elkelton BlvdSpring Valley, CA 91977
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Cajon Senior Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cajon Senior Villas

1219 Persimmon AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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7516 Parkway Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

7516 Parkway Dr

7516 Parkway DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Woodlawn Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlawn Apartments

330 N Juniper StEscondido, CA 92025
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Silverwood Villas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Silverwood Villas

827 N Fig StEscondido, CA 92026
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Villas of Washington
2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas of Washington

1121 E Washington AveEl Cajon, CA 92019
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La Posada Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Posada Apartments

1600 Riva LnEscondido, CA 92027
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Paloma Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Paloma Apartments

585 E StChula Vista, CA 91910
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Key Largo Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Key Largo Apartments

380 N Mollison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Rancho Cornado Condos
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rancho Cornado Condos

740-798 Florida StImperial Beach, CA 91932
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4376 Rosebud Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

4376 Rosebud Ln

4376 Rosebud LnLa Mesa, CA 91941
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Grove Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grove Lofts

8465 BroadwayLemon Grove, CA 91945
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Casa Verde Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Verde Apartments

7629-7633 Normal AveLa Mesa, CA 91941
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Escondido Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Escondido Villas

1136 N Escondido BlvdEscondido, CA 92026
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Evergreen Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Gardens

291 Jamacha RdEl Cajon, CA 92019
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7025 Waite Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7025 Waite Dr

7025 Waite DrLa Mesa, CA 91941
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La Mesa Villa
1 Bedroom Apartments

La Mesa Villa

4332 Parks AveLa Mesa, CA 91941
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Summerwood Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summerwood Villas

560 E Mission AveEscondido, CA 92025
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San Remo Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

San Remo Court

540 Naples StChula Vista, CA 91911
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The Mark At Bonita
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mark At Bonita

3240-3248 Bonita RdChula Vista, CA 91910
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Swell Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Swell Apartments

1019 Imperial Beach BlvdImperial Beach, CA 91932
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Canterbury Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canterbury Court

336 C StChula Vista, CA 91910
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Casa Urbana
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Urbana

551-581 McIntosh StChula Vista, CA 91910
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830 E Washington Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

830 E Washington Ave

830 E Washington AveEscondido, CA 92025
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Lincoln Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Palms

165-191 S Lincoln AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Sunny View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunny View Apartments

1809 E 17th StNational City, CA 91950
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Castle Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Castle Arms

250 Quintard StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Park West Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park West Apartments

334 Park AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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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

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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 $5,125.

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 1,089 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 $459 which is $4,666 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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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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.

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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.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.