
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Del Cerro Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $930 (2 Rentals)

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Del Cerro, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Del Cerro?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Del Cerro Studio Apartments | $2,067 | $1,545 | $3,189 |
Del Cerro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,414 | $1,515 | $5,000 |
Del Cerro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,507 | $855 | $5,000 |
Del Cerro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,052 | $930 | $5,201 |
Del Cerro 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,768 | $850 | $4,900 |
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Getting Around the Del Cerro Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
47 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
29 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Del Cerro Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Del Cerro?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Del Cerro is under $1,895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Del Cerro?
The cheapest apartment in Del Cerro is The Rive San Diego which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Del Cerro costs $4,690.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Del Cerro?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 48 regular apartments in Del Cerro that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Del Cerro?
Cheap apartments in Del Cerro have an average cost of $648 which is $4,042 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Del Cerro.
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