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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA. 1,346 Rentals Available
1,346 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,200
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Only 2 units left1 bd $1,000Base rent1903 -1923 K Street, SAN DIEGO, CA 92102Apply online • Pet friendly
Apartments Under $1,400
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Ask for pricingIncome restricted3.5 (3)2325 Commercial St., San Diego, CA 92113Apply online
Apartments Under $1,600
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7 units available2 bd $1,410+3 bd $1,795+Base rent4.5 (1)420 Hoitt Street, San Diego, CA 92102Apply online • Pet friendly -
Studio $1,5081 bd $1,921Base rent3.5 (24)3350 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92110Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,595+2 bd $1,775+Base rent3.5 (5)6263 Acorn St., San Diego, CA 92115Apply online • Pet friendly
Apartments Under $1,800
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Only 2 units left2 bd $1,650Base rent3.0 (1)2615 44Th Street, San Diego, CA 92105Apply online • Pet friendly -
1 bd $1,650Base rent3820 45Th Street, San Diego, CA 92105Apply online • Pet friendly
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Only 1 unit leftStudio $1,695Base rent4.0 (2)3185 Madison Ave., San Diego, CA 92116Apply online -
1 bd $1,750Base rent3.0 (3)3873-75 Van Dyke Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,750Base rent4241 N. 51ST ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115Apply online -
Only 1 unit left1 bd $1,750Base rent4252-60 WINONA AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115Apply online • Pet friendly -
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1 bd $1,750Base rent3.5 (3)4280-90 52ND ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92115Apply online -
2 bd $1,756+3 bd $2,352+Base rent4.5 (2)7844 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92139Apply online • Pet friendly
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Only 1 unit left1 bd $1,795Base rent5.0 (2)1479-1485 ELDER AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92154Apply online -
1 bd $1,7952 bd $2,095+3 bd $2,395+Base rent5492-5496 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92114Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,796+Base rent5.0 (1)4981 Catoctin Dr, San Diego, CA 92115Apply online • Pet friendly
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Apartments Under $2,000
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Only 1 unit left1 bd $1,8002 bd $2,190Base rent2220 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102Apply online
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Only 1 unit left2 bd $1,8003 bd $3,290Base rent4.0 (1)519 25Th St, San Diego, CA 92102Apply online -
Studio $1,812+1 bd $2,330+2 bd $3,327+Base rent2401 Seaside St, San Diego, CA 92107Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $1,849+1 bd $2,072+2 bd $2,997+Total monthly cost4.5 (19)6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119Apply online • Pet friendly
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Ask for pricing3616 4Th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103Apply online -
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4 units availableStudio $1,850+1 bd $2,200+2 bd $2,400Base rent2449 A Street, San Diego, CA 92102Apply online • Pet friendly -
Studio $1,864+1 bd $2,299+2 bd $2,999+Base rent4.0 (17)1399 9Th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101Apply online • Pet friendly
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2 bd $1,875+Base rent4750-4770 Home Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,890+Total monthly cost3.0 (2)3167 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $1,890+1 bd $2,2612 bd $3,000Total monthly cost4.5 (7)453 13Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101Apply online • Pet friendly
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Only 2 units left2 bd $1,895+Base rent244 50Th Street, San Diego, CA 92102Apply online • Pet friendly -
Studio $1,9001 bd $2,300+2 bd $2,850Base rent4.0 (25)7575 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA 92111Pet friendly
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Studio $1,905+1 bd $2,3102 bd $2,845+Base rent4070 Huerfano Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117Apply online • Cat friendly
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Studio $1,931+1 bd $1,999+2 bd $2,618+Total monthly cost5474 Reservoir Dr, San Diego, CA 92120Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $1,9501 bd $2,299+2 bd $2,475+Base rent4.0 (5)2420 Cardinal Drive, San Diego, CA 92123Apply online • Pet friendly
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Only 2 units left2 bd $1,950+Base rent5344 Rex Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105Apply online • Pet friendly -
1 bd $1,995+2 bd $2,597+Base rent4.0 (6)10112 - 10182 BLACK MTN RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92126Apply online • Pet friendly
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Apartments Under $2,200
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Only 1 unit left2 bd $2,17799 bd $2,006+Base rent3.0 (2)4721 - 4729 WILSON AV, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $2,050+2 bd $2,795+Base rent4.0 (10)2470-2478 B Street LLC, San Diego, CA 92102Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $2,0652 bd $2,245Base rent4.0 (63)5802 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $2,071+2 bd $2,756+Base rent4.0 (59)3801 Marquette Place #2N, San Diego, CA 92106Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $2,135+2 bd $2,801+Total monthly cost4.5 (14)840 17Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $2,136+1 bd $2,301+2 bd $2,900+Base rent677 Seventh Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101Apply online • Pet friendly
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2 bd $2,162+Base rent3884 1/2 Caminito Aguilar, San Diego, CA 92111Apply online
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1 bd $2,174+2 bd $2,675+Total monthly cost5.0 (1)10802 Camino Ruiz B, San Diego, CA 92126Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $2,189+2 bd $2,987+Total monthly cost4.5 (38)7568 Charmant Drive, San Diego, CA 92122Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $2,199+1 bd $2,5762 bd $3,999Total monthly cost372 4Th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $2,200+1 bd $2,629+2 bd $3,360+Base rent1501 Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $2,211+2 bd $3,662+Base rent4.5 (1)3417 Lebon Drive, San Diego, CA 92122Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $2,213+1 bd $2,435+2 bd $3,211+Total monthly cost4.5 (43)330 13Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $2,217+2 bd $2,494+3 bd $3,030+Total monthly cost4.0 (39)5540 Ocean Gate Lane, San Diego, CA 92154Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $2,2302 bd $2,760Base rent4.5 (22)11355 Zapata Ave., San Diego, CA 92126Pet friendly
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Studio $2,250+1 bd $3,187+2 bd $3,795+Total monthly cost5.0 (2)800 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $2,295+2 bd $2,795+Total monthly cost4.5 (6)5550 Balboa Arms Drive, San Diego, CA 92117Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Frequently asked questions
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Diego, CA?
The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,200 and $14,216.
How many cheap rentals are available in San Diego, CA on RentCafe?
There are 1234 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Diego, CA were last updated on 16 May 2026.
What is the average size of a cheap apartment in San Diego, CA?
The average San Diego, CA cheap apartment size is 771 sq. ft.
What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in San Diego, CA?
Cheap apartments in San Diego, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.
What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in San Diego, CA?
A cheap apartment in San Diego, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.