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Apartments for Rent in San Diego CA

13,405 Rentals Available

Explore Rent Prices Near San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA’s average rent price is $2,977 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
La Mesa $2,293
Santee $2,324
Lemon Grove $2,199
National City $2,107
El Cajon $2,071

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

San Diego, CA Apartments for Rent

San Diego blends beaches, canyons, and downtown energy into one sun-soaked coastal city where perfect weather is the norm. If you're searching for apartments for rent in San Diego, check out neighborhoods like Pacific Beach for boardwalk sunsets near Crystal Pier, North Park for craft breweries along 30th Street, Little Italy for its restaurant row and weekend Mercato, or East Village for high-rise living next to Petco Park. Mission Valley puts you right in the middle of everything with quick trolley access to Fashion Valley, while Hillcrest serves up cafes and easy entry to Balboa Park. Over in La Jolla and UTC, you'll find yourself near the university campus, Torrey Pines trails, and the biotech corridor.

Getting around is simple—the Blue Line connects UTC to Downtown via Old Town, the Green Line runs through Mission Valley to SDSU, and freeways like I-5, I-8, and 163 make commutes to job centers in Sorrento Valley, Kearny Mesa, and downtown totally doable. Days off mean exploring the San Diego Zoo and gardens in Balboa Park, paddling around Mission Bay, catching concerts at the Rady Shell, or checking out the USS Midway Museum along the Embarcadero. Look for rentals close to the Blue Line or apartments near Balboa Park to keep beaches, trails, shopping, and ballgames all within reach.

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San Diego, CA Rental Insights

The average rent in San Diego, CA is $2,377 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,627, which means housing in San Diego, CA is slightly more expensive than much of the country.

Find affordable apartments for rent in San Diego, CA by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as Redwood Village-Rolando Park, Bay Terraces, and Egger Highlands. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.

The most popular ZIP codes for renters in San Diego, CA are 92108, 92115, 92111, 92116, and 92120.

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