Studio Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (1,169 Rentals)

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San Diego Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 13, 2025

There are currently 4654 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over San Diego, CA that range in price from $1,033 to $10,500. Balboa Park, Harborview and Downtown San Diego are the neighborhoods that currently have the most Studio availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in San Diego with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Balboa Park307$2,479$1,050
Harborview275$2,485$1,050
Downtown San Diego261$2,500$1,062
Core-columbia251$2,505$1,062
Horton Plaza238$2,500$1,062
Gaslamp District236$2,500$1,062
Burlingame230$2,430$1,050
Marina District229$2,487$1,062
Marina225$2,505$1,062
Waterfront Condos209$2,560$1,062

Largest Available San Diego Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in San Diego, CA is found at Arrive Broadway Lofts in the Balboa Park neighborhood and is 950 square feet priced from $2,684. Nova Apartment Homes has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 860 square feet and currently listed start at $2,245. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Arrive Broadway LoftsBond Studio950 Sq Ft$2,684
Nova Apartment HomesLive/Work860 Sq Ft$2,245
K1 ApartmentsST-L1838 Sq Ft$2,508
CieloC Floorplan (Open Style)812 Sq Ft$2,999
The Glorias ApartmentsStudio750 Sq Ft$1,575
Horton 4th AvenueStudios704 Sq Ft$1,602
Harborview Apartment HomesPlan E700 Sq Ft$2,875
Ocean CrestThe Avalon690 Sq Ft$2,789
EntradaLite Renovation - 689 Sq Ft.689 Sq Ft$2,325
360 Luxury ApartmentsCompass649 Sq Ft$2,775

Cheapest Available San Diego Studio Apartments

As of April 13, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in San Diego, CA is the Studio Model starting from $1,050 at 3942 8th Ave in the Balboa Park neighborhood. The second most affordable San Diego Studio is the Standard Model at Peachtree Inn starting at $1,062 . The average price for all Studio apartments in San Diego is currently $2,443. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
3942 8th AveStudio$1,050
Peachtree InnStandard$1,062
Vista PalmsVista Palms 0+1s$1,295
Southern HighlandsStudio$1,447
Vantaggio Little ItalySmall full size bed$1,450
VidaSage$1,464
Vista De LunaUpstairs Studio$1,470
Vista ShoresRenovated Studio in Chula Vista!!$1,495
Guava Gardens (62+ Senior Community)Studios$1,500
The Presidio ApartmentsStudio$1,508

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San Diego Overview

San Diego is a major city on the Pacific Coast in Southern California and is adjacent to the Mexican border. Home to over 1.3 million people, San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States and is nicknamed “America’s Finest City”. The major industries are military/defense, tourism, international trade, and manufacturing. There is also a wide variety of apartments in San Diego available for residents who move here to find a great place to call home.

Why live in San Diego, CA?

While the cost of living is higher than average in San Diego, the city offers near perfect weather year round, a wide variety of outdoors activities, beautiful beaches, museums and other cultural centers, and a professional sports events. Fans of local sports have their choice of supporting the San Diego Chargers (football), the San Diego Padres (baseball), the San Diego Gulls (ice hockey) and a newly formed rugby team.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Diego, CA

Ranked #4

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio San Diego Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in San Diego with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in San Diego is at 3942 8th Ave listed at $1,050.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in San Diego is $2,443.

What is the largest available Studio San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 950 square feet unit starting from $2,684 at Arrive Broadway Lofts.

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

The average size for a Studio rental in San Diego is currently 363 sq ft.

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