What is the average rent in San Diego, CA?

The average monthly rent in San Diego, CA is around $3,685.

Where can I find cheap apartments in San Diego, CA?

Apartments in San Diego, CA rent for around $3,685 but there are plenty of rentals to be found for $3,455 throughout the city.

How many cheap rentals are available in San Diego, CA on Apartments.com?

With over 235 affordable apartments on Apartments.com, you’re sure to find an San Diego, CA apartment at the right price.

What is the average rent for a studio in San Diego, CA?

You can expect to pay roughly $3,455 per month for a studio in San Diego, CA.

How expensive is a one-bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA?

The average one bedroom in San Diego, CA rents for $3,685 per month.

How expensive is a two-bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA?

Two-bedroom apartments in San Diego, CA rent for $4,506 per month.

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Downtown San Diego, San Diego Cheap Apartments for Rent

235 Rentals

Entrada

453 13th St, San Diego, CA 92101
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Studio

$1,757+

1 Bed

$2,107+

3 Beds

$3,647

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Studio

$1,750+

1 Bed

$2,100+

3 Beds

$3,640

1 Month Free

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Market Street Village

699 14th St, San Diego, CA 92101
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Studio

$1,799

1 Bed

$1,998

2 Beds

$2,528

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City View

840 17th St, San Diego, CA 92101
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1 Bed

$2,141+

2 Beds

$2,807

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1 Bed

$2,135+

2 Beds

$2,801

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900 F Street

900 F St, San Diego, CA 92101
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Studio

$1,895+

1 Bed

$1,895+

2 Beds+

$2,695+

1 Month Free
Studio 15

1475 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
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Studio

$1,050
Koll Center

505 W Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101

1 Bed

$2,217+
WLA Windsor

843 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Studio

$1,550+
Arlington Apartments

701 7th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Studio

$900+
City Villas Apartments

837-845 16th St, San Diego, CA 92101

Studio

$2,050

1 Bed

$2,075+

2 Beds

$3,050

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MBS Studios

744 G St, San Diego, CA 92101

Studio

$1,400+
Studio, 1 Bath, 413 sq ft

$2,132

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Studio, 1 Bath, 413 sq ft

$2,125

Unit 333 at Entrada

453 13th St, San Diego, CA 92101
Studio

$1,650

The Helm - Affordable Housing

191 W Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101
Studio

$1,575

1 Bed

$1,500+

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Sage House Apartments

1134 11th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Studio

$1,062+

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Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!

901 F St, San Diego, CA 92101
Studio

$1,595+

STUDIOS435

435 13th St, San Diego, CA 92101
Studio

$1,400+

1 Bed

$1,700+

830 Park Blvd

830 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
Studio

$1,475+

1 Bed

$1,860

Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

1455 2nd Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Studio

$1,450+

Vantaggio Little Italy

1736 State St, San Diego, CA 92101
Studio

$1,500+

Island Flats

202 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Studio

$1,300+

Island Village Apartments

1245 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101
Studio

$974+

Trolley Court

940 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
Studio

$1,745+

City Lofts

2230 Albatross St, San Diego, CA 92101
2 Beds

$2,795

Condo for Rent

434 Fir St, San Diego, CA 92101
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,381 sq ft

$3,497

1480 Broadway Unit 2401

1480 Broadway Unit 2401, San Diego, CA 92101
$3,300

Condo for Rent

1480 Broadway Unit 2213, San Diego, CA 92101

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,193 sq ft
$3,500

Apartment for Rent

1646 J St Unit 1, San Diego, CA 92101

3 Beds | 1 Bath | 1,400 sq ft
$1,595

Apartment for Rent

1489 J St, San Diego, CA 92101

1 Bed | 1 Bath | 450 sq ft
$1,695

Apartment for Rent

1561 Ninth Ave Unit 1561 9th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

Studio | 1 Bath | 450 sq ft
$3,250

Condo for Rent

1480 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,193 sq ft
$1,995

Townhome for Rent

445 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

1 Bed | 1 Bath | 483 sq ft
$2,200

Apartment for Rent

1568 9th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

1 Bed | 1 Bath | 550 sq ft
$2,595

House for Rent

436 Fir St, San Diego, CA 92101

2 Beds | 1 Bath | 720 sq ft
$2,595

Condo for Rent

436 Fir St, San Diego, CA 92101

2 Beds | 1 Bath | 720 sq ft
$1,950

Apartment for Rent

2139 Brant St Unit 2139, San Diego, CA 92101

1 Bed | 1 Bath
$2,100

Apartment for Rent

2151 Brant St Unit 2151, San Diego, CA 92101

1 Bed | 1 Bath

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA

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Downtown San Diego - San Diego, CA Rental Insights

: The average monthly rent in San Diego, CA is around $3,685.
: Apartments in San Diego, CA rent for around $3,685 but there are plenty of rentals to be found for $3,455 throughout the city.
: With over 235 affordable apartments on Apartments.com, you’re sure to find an San Diego, CA apartment at the right price.
: You can expect to pay roughly $3,455 per month for a studio in San Diego, CA.
: The average one bedroom in San Diego, CA rents for $3,685 per month.
: Two-bedroom apartments in San Diego, CA rent for $4,506 per month.

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