Apartments for rent in San Diego

Find apartments for rent in San Diego on RENTCafe. San Diego residents enjoy some of the world's most incredible weather and beaches. Over 70 miles of soft, beautiful, white sand stretches north and south along the coast, making it an ideal destination for sun, surf, and fun. Bountiful farmers markets, trendy coffee shops, culinary marvels and museums can easily fill up your weekends. The San Diego lifestyle is fairly laid back, but there's also plenty of entrepreneurial hustle and bustle to remind you that you're not really on vacation year round. Of course, if you're looking wo live in a real California beach town, finding an apartment for rent in San Diego will be a good fit.

San Diego is also a great place to live if you're a foodie. There are ample opportunities to enjoy local cuisine and indulge in tastings and gourment events of all kinds. There's even an annual Gourmet Food Truck Festival bringing in vendors from Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego county.

Life in San Diego

In 2010, Forbes magazine rated cities with populations over 250,000 on the basis of "safety." San Diego ranked as the 9th safest city in the US, with low violent crime and fatal accident rates. This level of safety, combined with a median income above the national average, make it easy to understand why people love living in this sunny California town.

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Local Economy

San Diego's largest economic sectors are defense, manufacturing, and tourism. But, you'll also find major biotechnology companies with offices or research facilities in the area. The Port of San Diego includes the only major submarine and shipbuilding yards on the West Coast, and the largest naval fleet in the world. The cruise ship industry helps drive the local economy with purchases of food, fuel, supplies, and maintenance services. San Diego county leads the country in the most small organic farms in the US. Plus, during Olympic years, you'll find athletes training full time at the US Olympic Training Center in nearby Chula Vista.