Top Rated New Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (377 Rentals)

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Silo
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from $2,484Built in 20221 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Silo

7231 Colchester CtSan Diego, CA 92154
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ALX
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from $2,237Built in 2017Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

ALX

300 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

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Diega
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from $2,343Built in 2021Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Diega

702 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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San Diego's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about San Diego and the best places to live with original content written by our , Local Expert Hayden Goldberg

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Cielo
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from $2,849Built in 2021Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cielo

915 W Grape StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Read our practical guide to landlord and tenant rights. Understand protected classes, reasonable accommodations, and legal exceptions to prevent housing discrimination.

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Shift
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from $2,138Built in 2018Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Shift

1501 Island AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Altura
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from $3,145Built in 20171 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Altura

11921 Carmel Creek RdSan Diego, CA 92130
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Avino
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from $3,009Built in 2016Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avino

5040 Camino San FerminSan Diego, CA 92130
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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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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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Frequently Asked Questions about New San Diego Apartments

What is the Cheapest New apartment in San Diego?

Currently the most affordable New Apartment in San Diego is at Victory on Paseo listed at $792.

How much is the average rent for a New San Diego Apartment?

The average rent for a New Apartment in San Diego is $3,981.

What is the largest New San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's New apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 9,333 square feet unit starting from $2,539 at Vive Luxe at The Vive Collection.

What is the average size for San Diego New Apartments for rent?

The average size for a New rental in San Diego is currently at 630 sq ft.

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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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide

Written by: Hayden Goldberg

Aloha! I’m Hayden, your local San Diego Realtor and relocation expert with ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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.