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1,180 Rentals Available

La Terraza Apartments

10878 Poblado Rd, San Diego, CA 92127
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1 Bed

$2,525

2 Beds

$2,805+

3 Beds

$3,245+

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Cats Allowed Fitness Center Pool In Unit Washer & Dryer Clubhouse Playground Fireplace
Sisal

2377 Brushholly Dr, San Diego, CA 92154
1 Bed

$2,095+

2 Beds

$2,555+

3 Beds

$2,920+

Pets Allowed Fitness Center Pool Clubhouse
The Villas at Camino Bernardo

11203 Paseo Montanoso, San Diego, CA 92127
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1 Bed

$2,654+

2 Beds

$3,059+

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Navajo Bluffs

6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119
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Studio

$1,717+

1 Bed

$2,276+

2 Beds

$2,453+

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Studio

$1,711+

1 Bed

$2,270+

2 Beds

$2,447+

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Iconic on Alvarado - Lease by the Bed

6625 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA 92120
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2 Beds

$1,323+

4 Beds

$1,122

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11 Month Lease

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2 Beds

$1,300+

4 Beds

$1,099

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View Apartments

6670 Doriana St, San Diego, CA 92139
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1 Bed

$1,718+

2 Beds

$2,082+

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1 Bed

$1,706+

2 Beds

$2,070+

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Pets Allowed Pool Ceiling Fans
Mariners Cove

4392 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107
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1 Bed

$2,450+

2 Beds

$2,674+

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Prices include base rent and required monthly fees of $17. Variable costs based on usage may apply.

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1 Bed

$2,432+

2 Beds

$2,656+

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Pets Allowed Fitness Center Pool Dishwasher Walk-In Closets Patio Lounge
Greenfield Village

5540 Ocean Gate Ln, San Diego, CA 92154
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1 Bed

$2,539+

2 Beds

$2,491+

3 Beds

$3,203+

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1 Bed

$2,532+

2 Beds

$2,484+

3 Beds

$3,196+

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Carroll Apartments

9494 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92126
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2 Beds

$2,400+

3 Beds

$3,200

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Campus Village Apartments

5925 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
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2 Beds

$2,475

3 Beds

$2,795

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12 Month Lease

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Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!

4260 Palm Ave, San Diego, CA 92154
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1 Bed

$1,695+

2 Beds

$2,195+

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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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Hardy Avenue Apartments

5584 Hardy Ave, San Diego, CA 92115
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3 Beds

$1,165

1 Month Free

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Plaza - FREE Parking Included*

6150 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
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1 Bed

$1,895+

2 Beds

$2,860+

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Prado Apartments

6304 Rancho Mission Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
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1 Bed

$2,295+

2 Beds

$2,715+

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900 F Street

900 F St, San Diego, CA 92101
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$1,895

1 Bed

$2,395

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Terra at Mission Trails

7707 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego, CA 92120
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Studio

$1,850+

1 Bed

$2,180+

2 Beds

$2,610+

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Villa Pacific Apartments *$500.00 off *

2905 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117
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1 Bed

$2,250+

2 Beds

$2,750+

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Cats Allowed Fitness Center Pool Dishwasher Refrigerator Kitchen Balcony
Wintergreen

1454-1524 Oro Vista Rd, San Diego, CA 92154
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2 Beds

$2,800

3 Beds

$3,325

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Loma Palisades

2799 Adrian St, San Diego, CA 92110
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2 Beds

$2,508+

3 Beds

$3,275+

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The Hills at Fashion Valley

2125 Westinghouse St, San Diego, CA 92111
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1 Bed

$2,083+

2 Beds

$2,333+

Pets Allowed Pool Patio Ceiling Fans Controlled Access Elevator
The Village

2314 Servando Ave, San Diego, CA 92154
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1 Bed

$2,015+

2 Beds

$2,510+

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Vista Lane

1440-1450 2nd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911
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1 Bed

$2,204

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1 Bed

$2,195

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Pets Allowed Pool Refrigerator Kitchen Walk-In Closets Range Maintenance on site
Casa Madrid

240 Quintard St, Chula Vista, CA 91911
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1 Bed

$2,095+

2 Beds

$2,400

3 Beds

$2,995

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1 Bed

$2,095

2 Beds

$2,395

3 Beds

$2,995

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Pets Allowed Pool Dishwasher CableReady Ceiling Fans Laundry Facilities
City View

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

$2,026+

2 Beds

$2,702+

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1 Bed

$2,020+

2 Beds

$2,696+

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ReNew Serra Mesa

3454 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA 92123
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1 Bed

$2,299+

2 Beds

$2,459+

3 Beds

$3,399+

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Dorado Plaza

6263 Acorn St, San Diego, CA 92115
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1 Bed

$1,695+
Vistan Apartments

494 Oaklawn Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910
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2 Beds

$2,095

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Parkview Terrace

4103-4125 54th Pl, San Diego, CA 92105
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1 Bed

$1,980+

2 Beds

$2,500

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1 Bed

$1,975+

2 Beds

$2,495
Woodman Village

6935 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92139
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$1,995

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Lantana Hills Apartment Homes

5802 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115
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$2,065

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$2,245+

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Messina Senior Apartments

5255 Mount Etna Dr, San Diego, CA 92117
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$1,796

1 Bed

$1,920

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Dorchester STOP IN FOR MOVE IN BONUS!

6595 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115
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2 Beds

$2,725+

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Stadium Arms Apartments

4525 Twain Ave, San Diego, CA 92120
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1 Bed

$2,150+

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Canyon Rim Apartments

10845 Via Los Narcisos, San Diego, CA 92129
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2 Beds

$2,476+

3 Beds

$3,429
The Stratton Apartment Homes

3884 Caminito Aguilar, San Diego, CA 92111
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2 Beds

$2,804

3 Beds

$3,247+
Crandall Apartments

2154 Garston St, San Diego, CA 92111
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2 Beds

$2,555+

3 Beds

$2,858

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Park Genesee

5550 Genesee Ct, San Diego, CA 92111
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1 Bed

$2,144+
College View

5420 55th St, San Diego, CA 92115
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1 Bed

$2,750+

2 Beds

$2,710

3 Beds+

$2,064+
Rancho Bonita

6909-6957 Alcona St, San Diego, CA 92139
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1 Bed

$1,925

2 Beds

$2,225
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San Diego, CA Cheap Apartments for Rent

Whether you're on a budget or just looking to save, there are plenty of ways to find cheap apartments in San Diego. Start by defining your list of apartment “must-haves.” What features can you not live without? If you want to live within walking distance to your favorite downtown locations, you may find that a smaller apartment of fewer amenities are a fair trade-off. Rent prices in San Diego tend to be higher near the city center. For better deals, explore neighborhoods farther out where rents can be lower and apartment sizes may be larger. Look for areas with a higher number of available rental units — landlords with more vacancies are often more willing to offer incentives like lower rent or flexible lease terms. Keep an eye on listings for budget-friendly apartments that meet your core needs while offering a reasonable commute and access to the amenities you want.

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San Diego, CA Rental Insights

: The most affordable neighborhoods to rent an apartment in San Diego, CA are Teralta East, Bay Terraces, and Egger Highlands, where rent prices are below the city average of $2,444.
: In San Diego, CA, rent is considered cheap when it's under $2,000 per month; that's 20% less than the city's median rent of $2,444.
: There are 1,180 affordable apartments for rent in San Diego, CA, starting from $2,059/month.
: There are 4,892 apartments in San Diego, CA with rent specials such as discounted deposits, waived fees, or a first month of free rent.