Luxury Apartments for Rent by Owner in San Diego, CA (25 Rentals)
Higher End Luxurious Apartments in San Diego.

7336 Fulton St, Unit 7336 Fulton Street

3552 Felton St, Unit Apartment

425 W Beech St, Unit 806

5081 Foothill Blvd, Unit ADU

4692 Craigie St, Unit 4692

9332 Twin Trails Dr, Unit 9332 Twin Trails Dr
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8889 Caminito Plaza Centro

6745 S Elman St, Unit 6745 S Elman

2169 Brant St, Unit 335 West Ivy st

1718 Robinson Ave, Unit 1718

1801 Diamond Street, Unit 3-124

4463 Home Avenue Unit 2, Unit City Heights Condo

853 Thomas Ave, Unit Apt 3

3989 Nobel Dr, Unit 358
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2128 Balboa Ave, Unit 1

8889 Caminito Plaza Centro, Unit 7342

1438 Pacific Beach Dr, Unit 1438

3203 30th St, Unit 3203

2166 Kearney Ave, Unit Victorian Duplex

1548 W Via Rancho Pkwy, Unit A
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5780 Jackson Dr, Unit 22
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,399 | $1,033 | $8,400 |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,827 | $768 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,619 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,689 | $930 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,352 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,436 | $792 | $10,000+ |
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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 For rent By Owner San Diego Apartments
What is the Cheapest For rent By Owner apartment in San Diego?
Currently the most affordable For rent By Owner Apartment in San Diego is at 2066 Tango Loop, Unit Room in a condo listed at $1,260.
How much is the average rent for a For rent By Owner San Diego Apartment?
The average rent for a For rent By Owner Apartment in San Diego is $2,741.
What is the largest For rent By Owner San Diego Apartment for rent?
Today's For rent By Owner apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 1,800 square feet unit starting from $7,500 at 1548 W Via Rancho Pkwy, Unit A.
What is the average size for San Diego For rent By Owner Apartments for rent?
The average size for a For rent By Owner rental in San Diego is currently at 732 sq ft.
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