Studio Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $1,500 (71 Rentals)

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950 Ninth Ave

San DiegoCA92101

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CCBA Senior Garden
Studio Apartments

CCBA Senior Garden

438 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
Senior Living
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Cascade Apartments
Studio Apartments

Cascade Apartments

5826-5848 Streamview DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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Versa
Studio Apartments

Versa

2355 Via AltaSan Diego, CA 92108
Senior Living
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Fiesta Apartments
Studio Apartments

Fiesta Apartments

5150 Balboa Arms DrSan Diego, CA 92117
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Living Q
Studio Apartments

Living Q

1903-1911 K StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Serra Bella Apartments
Studio Apartments

Serra Bella Apartments

2707 Mission Village DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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1445 Front St
Studio Apartments

1445 Front St

1445 Front StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Hillcrest Inn
Studio Apartments

Hillcrest Inn

3754 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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4576-4580 32nd St
Studio Apartments

4576-4580 32nd St

4576-4580 32nd StSan Diego, CA 92116
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630 W Washington St
Studio Apartments

630 W Washington St

630 W Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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4835 Saratoga Ave
Studio Apartments

4835 Saratoga Ave

4835 Saratoga AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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2525 Broadway
Studio Apartments

2525 Broadway

2525 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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DL Market
Studio Apartments

DL Market

1931 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Alberts College
Studio Apartments

Alberts College

5460 55th StSan Diego, CA 92115
Student Housing
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563 22nd St
Studio Apartments

563 22nd St

563 22nd StSan Diego, CA 92102
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4177-4187 Eta St
Studio Apartments

4177-4187 Eta St

4177-4187 Eta StSan Diego, CA 92113
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Pelican Point
Studio Apartments

Pelican Point

5101-5107 Narragansett AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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Park House Apartments
Studio Apartments

Park House Apartments

8501-8549 Glenhaven StSan Diego, CA 92123
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233 20th St
Studio Apartments

233 20th St

233 20th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Essex Apartments
Studio Apartments

Essex Apartments

1910 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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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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March 6, 2025

San Diego is an amazing city for families, young professionals, and retirees!

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 $2,425.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 1,145 square feet unit starting from $3,858 at 625 Broadway.

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

The average size for a Studio rental in San Diego is currently 479 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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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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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.