New Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $2,300 (94 Rentals)

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San Diego's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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The Fort
Built in 20182 Bedroom Apartments

The Fort

1011 Fort Stockton DrSan Diego, CA 92103
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Washington Crossing
Built in 20201 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Crossing

1445 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Pennwood
Built in 20191 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pennwood

3715 10th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Harvey Hillcrest
Built in 20231 Bedroom Apartments

Harvey Hillcrest

1661 Harvey Milk StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Division and Highland
Built in 20231 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Division and Highland

2040 N Highland AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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Gravity Apartments
Built in 2021Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gravity Apartments

4750 Mission Gorge PlSan Diego, CA 92120

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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

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Hayden4+ years in San Diego

March 6, 2025

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

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 Southwest Village listed at $768.

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

The average rent for a New Apartment in San Diego is $4,048.

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 628 sq ft.

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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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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.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.