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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA. 1,307 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,300

  • New units available Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,100
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1903 -1923 K Street, SAN DIEGO, CA 92102
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Ask for pricing
    Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (3)
    2325 Commercial St., San Diego, CA 92113
    In unit laundry • Dishwasher • Air conditioner

Apartments Under $1,500

  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,300
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    620 67Th Street, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92114
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 7 units available
    2 bd $1,410+
    3 bd $1,795+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (1)
    420 Hoitt Street, San Diego, CA 92102
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry

Apartments Under $1,700

Apartments Under $1,900

  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2621 Highland Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $1,750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (3)
    4280-90 52ND ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
  • 1 bd $1,750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4241 N. 51ST ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4252-60 WINONA AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $1,750
    1 bd $2,100
    3 bd $3,640
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (7)
    453 13Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    Pet friendly
  • New units available 8 units available
    2 bd $1,756+
    3 bd $2,352+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (2)
    7844 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92139
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,795
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (2)
    1479-1485 ELDER AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92154
    Apply online
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,795
    2 bd $2,095+
    3 bd $2,395+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5492-5496 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92114
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
  • New units available 10 units available
    Studio $1,800+
    1 bd $2,734+
    2 bd $3,075+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (19)
    6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,800
    2 bd $2,190
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2220 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102
    Apply online
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $1,800
    3 bd $3,290
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (1)
    519 25Th St, San Diego, CA 92102
    Apply online
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    3616 4Th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,850
    1 bd $2,250
    2 bd $2,400
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2449 A Street, San Diego, CA 92102
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Public Transportation

Apartments Under $2,100

  • Rent specials 5 units available
    1 bd $1,900+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (2)
    3167 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102
    Pet friendly
  • Only 2 units left
    2 bd $1,950
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    244 50Th Street, San Diego, CA 92102
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • New units available 5 units available
    1 bd $1,976+
    2 bd $2,950+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (1)
    4981 Catoctin Dr, San Diego, CA 92115
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Studio $1,995
    1 bd $2,350
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (25)
    7575 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA 92111
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
  • New units available 8 units available
    1 bd $1,995+
    2 bd $2,522+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (6)
    10112 - 10182 BLACK MTN RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92126
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 2 units left
    2 bd $2,150+
    99 bd $2,006+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (4)
    4721 - 4729 WILSON AV, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials 18 units available
    Studio $2,025+
    1 bd $2,374+
    2 bd $2,969+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (17)
    1399 9Th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,029+
    1 bd $2,284+
    2 bd $2,824+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    677 Seventh Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $2,065
    2 bd $2,245
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (63)
    5802 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    Studio $2,080
    1 bd $2,310+
    2 bd $2,845+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4070 Huerfano Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Dishwasher
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $2,095
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5344 Rex Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $2,300

  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,101+
    1 bd $2,116+
    2 bd $2,618+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    5474 Reservoir Dr, San Diego, CA 92120
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,115+
    1 bd $2,449+
    2 bd $3,543+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    372 4Th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 3 units left
    Studio $3,338+
    1 bd $2,126+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2401 Seaside St, San Diego, CA 92107
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • New units available
    Studio $2,133+
    1 bd $2,288+
    2 bd $2,987+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    899 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,145+
    1 bd $2,270+
    2 bd $3,480+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (43)
    330 13Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
  • Rent specials
    Studio $2,155+
    1 bd $2,571+
    2 bd $3,366+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1501 Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    2 bd $2,162+
    3 bd $3,501+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3884 1/2 Caminito Aguilar, San Diego, CA 92111
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony
  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,190+
    2 bd $2,806
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (14)
    840 17Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,214+
    1 bd $2,535+
    2 bd $3,033+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (21)
    4560 Mission Gorge Pl., San Diego, CA 92120
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,224+
    2 bd $3,092+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (1)
    3417 Lebon Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,261+
    1 bd $2,663+
    2 bd $3,751+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (3)
    300 14Th St, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,270
    2 bd $2,545
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (8)
    7980 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA 92111
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,284+
    1 bd $3,366+
    2 bd $3,829+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (2)
    800 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $2,295+
    2 bd $2,695+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (6)
    5550 Balboa Arms Drive, San Diego, CA 92117
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rewards
    1 bd $2,731+
    2 bd $3,505+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (15)
    7039 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
    Apply online • Pet friendly
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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 $1,410 and $14,447.

How many cheap rentals are available in San Diego, CA on RentCafe?

There are 1555 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Diego, CA were last updated on 25 Jun 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in San Diego, CA?

The average San Diego, CA cheap apartment size is 755 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.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in San Diego, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in San Diego, CA has never been easier. We feature 1,307 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the San Diego, CA average. What is a cheap rent in San Diego, CA? The average apartment rent in San Diego is $2,989 per month so any rental south of $2,391 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, San Diego, CA rents go as low as $1,100/mo.