Top Rated Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $2,000 (90 Rentals)

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BC Oregon
1 Bedroom Apartments

BC Oregon

4134 Oregon StSan Diego, CA 92104
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Secoya Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Secoya Apartments

3067 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Saturn V
Studio Apartments

Saturn V

421 25th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Vera Cortez Hill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vera Cortez Hill

1399 Ninth AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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3167 Market
1 Bedroom Apartments

3167 Market

3167 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102
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17161 Alva Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

17161 Alva Rd

17161 Alva RdSan Diego, CA 92127
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Pacific Bay Club
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Bay Club

4070 Huerfano AveSan Diego, CA 92117
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The Continental
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Continental

320 W Cedar StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Casa Diego
4 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Diego

6195 Montezuma RdSan Diego, CA 92115
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233 20th St
Studio Apartments

233 20th St

233 20th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Santa Fe Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Fe Villas

3912 Albatross StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Stateside
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Stateside

6151 Montezuma RdSan Diego, CA 92115
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J Street Flats
Studio Apartments

J Street Flats

222 J StSan Diego, CA 92101
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66th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

66th Street

630-636 66th StSan Diego, CA 92114
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Torre Del Mar
1 Bedroom Apartments

Torre Del Mar

4925 Del Mar AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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Coral Bay Summit
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coral Bay Summit

3103-3171 Clairemont DrSan Diego, CA 92117
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The Essential
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Essential

5595 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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4345 McClintock St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4345 McClintock St

4345 McClintock StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Hollywood Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hollywood Park Apartments

2404-2412 Fairmount AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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Westbrook Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westbrook Apartments

592 Ammunition RdSan Diego, CA 92028
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Park 12 Podium
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park 12 Podium

202 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Walk Score®

74 / 100

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57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

46 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego

How much are Studio apartments in San Diego?

There are currently 1,185 Studio Apartments in San Diego with rent ranges from $855 to $7,770 with an average price of $4,188.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom San Diego Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in San Diego ranges from $995 to $11,683 with an average monthly rent of $2,860.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in San Diego cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in San Diego range from $855 to $28,673. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,692.

How expensive are San Diego Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,687 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Diego on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $930 to $27,295 - averaging $4,690 for the location.

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