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1511 Seabrook Ln

San DiegoCA92139

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3742 6th Ave

San DiegoCA92103
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Cheapest Available San Diego County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Diego County, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at The Rive San Diego in the Rolando neighborhood priced from $855. Pine View in the South Fallbrook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $909. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Diego County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Rive San Diego4x4 B4BR,4BA$855
Pine View1 Bed 1 Bed1BR,1BA$909
3942 8th AveStudioStudio,$1,050
Peachtree InnStandardStudio,1BA$1,062
TenneyS-BRAStudio,1BA$1,206
The MerianSE-C (Affordable Housing)Studio,1BA$1,255
Vista Palms$500 OFF the first month!~Vista Palms 0+1sStudio,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Diego County, CA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Diego County area is the $2.02 price per square foot 2x2.5LW-2798 Model at BluWater Crossing in the in the Dejong neighborhood starting from $5,650. The second greatest value San Diego County apartment is the 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at San Onofre 1 starting at $3,594 with a $2.08 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for San Diego County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
BluWater Crossing2x2.5LW-27982BR,2.5BA$2.02
San Onofre 14 Bedroom 2.5 Bath4BR,2.5BA$2.08
3635 Cherokee Ave3635 Cherokee Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.04
Terre at BradleySunset2BR,1BA$2.11
Topaz3x3 A3BR,3BA$2.07
Paseo Place2x2 Shared2BR,2BA$1.29
850 E. Washington Ave2/22BR,2BA$2.10
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$2.09
The Glorias ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.10
Pine View1 Bed 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.55

Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego County

What type of rentals are currently available in San Diego County?

There are currently 15224 Apartments for Rent in San Diego County, CA with pricing that ranges from $792 to $60,000. There are also 2316 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Diego County ranging from $650 to $100,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Diego County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Diego County ranges from $650 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $21,872.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in San Diego County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in San Diego County range from $930 to $27,295, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $50,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,095 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

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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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.