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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA. 1,124 Rentals Available
1,124 Rentals Available
Apartments Under $1,300 Apartments Under $1,500 Apartments Under $1,700 Apartments Under $1,900 Apartments Under $2,100 Apartments Under $2,300
Apartments Under $1,300
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Only 1 unit left1 bd $1,100Base rent1903 -1923 K Street, SAN DIEGO, CA 92102Apply online • Pet friendly -
Ask for pricingIncome restricted3.5 (3)2325 Commercial St., San Diego, CA 92113In unit laundry • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
Apartments Under $1,500
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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 • In unit laundry
Apartments Under $1,700
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Studio $1,608+1 bd $1,821+Base rent3.5 (24)3350 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92110Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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2 bd $1,617+3 bd $3,384+Total monthly cost3884 1/2 Caminito Aguilar, San Diego, CA 92111Apply online • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony
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1 bd $1,620+2 bd $1,975+Base rent3.5 (5)6263 Acorn St., San Diego, CA 92115Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $1,650Base rent3820 45Th Street, San Diego, CA 92105Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Only 1 unit left2 bd $1,650Base rent3.0 (1)2615 44Th Street, San Diego, CA 92105Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher -
1 bd $1,6602 bd $1,875+Base rent4750-4770 Home Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Only 1 unit leftStudio $1,695Base rent4.0 (2)3185 Madison Ave., San Diego, CA 92116Apply online
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Apartments Under $1,900
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1 bd $1,750Base rent3.5 (3)4280-90 52ND ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92115 -
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Only 1 unit left1 bd $1,750Base rent4252-60 WINONA AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115Apply online • Pet friendly -
Studio $1,7501 bd $2,1003 bd $3,640Total monthly cost4.5 (7)453 13Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101Pet friendly
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2 bd $1,756+3 bd $2,352+Base rent4.5 (2)7844 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92139Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $1,770+2 bd $2,790+Base rent5.0 (1)4981 Catoctin Dr, San Diego, CA 92115Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Studio $1,778+1 bd $2,484+2 bd $2,645+Total monthly cost4.5 (20)6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,7952 bd $2,0953 bd $2,395+Base rent5492-5496 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92114Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
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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 2 units left2 bd $1,8003 bd $3,290Base rent4.0 (1)519 25Th St, San Diego, CA 92102Apply online -
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Only 2 units left1 bd $1,850+Base rent5.0 (3)1479-1485 ELDER AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92154Apply online -
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Only 1 unit leftStudio $1,8501 bd $2,2502 bd $2,400Base rent2449 A Street, San Diego, CA 92102Apply online • Pet friendly • Public Transportation
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Apartments Under $2,100
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Only 2 units left2 bd $1,950Base rent244 50Th Street, San Diego, CA 92102Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry -
1 bd $1,950Base rent4.5 (2)4065 36Th Street, San Diego, CA 92104Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
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Studio $1,984+1 bd $2,359+2 bd $2,794+Base rent4.0 (17)1399 9Th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $1,990+1 bd $2,116+Total monthly cost5474 Reservoir Dr, San Diego, CA 92120Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,9951 bd $2,3502 bd $2,850Base rent4.0 (25)7575 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA 92111Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
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Only 3 units left2 bd $2,150+99 bd $2,006+Base rent3.0 (4)4721 - 4729 WILSON AV, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $2,0252 bd $2,701+Total monthly cost4.5 (14)840 17Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $2,0652 bd $2,245+Base rent4.0 (63)5802 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $2,071+1 bd $2,306+2 bd $3,034+Total monthly cost899 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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New Units Available Only 2 units left2 bd $2,095Base rent5344 Rex Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105Apply online • Pet friendly
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Apartments Under $2,300
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1 bd $2,1122 bd $2,597Base rent4.0 (6)10112 - 10182 BLACK MTN RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92126Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $2,135+1 bd $2,330+Base rent677 Seventh Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $2,156+1 bd $2,449+2 bd $3,543Total monthly cost372 4Th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $2,175+1 bd $2,620+2 bd $3,409+Base rent1501 Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $2,220+1 bd $2,737+2 bd $3,626+Total monthly cost4.5 (43)330 13Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
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1 bd $2,230+2 bd $2,760+Base rent4.5 (22)11355 Zapata Ave., San Diego, CA 92126Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Studio $2,257+1 bd $2,9642 bd $3,670+Total monthly cost5.0 (4)1509 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $2,293+Base rent4.0 (61)3801 Marquette Place #2N, San Diego, CA 92106Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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2 bd $2,296Base rent4531 Logan Ave., San Diego, CA 92113In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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Only 1 unit leftStudio $2,300Base rent3.5 (1)2521 Columbia Street, San Diego, CA 92103Apply online • Pet friendly -
1 bd $2,314+2 bd $2,571+3 bd $3,325+Total monthly cost4.0 (42)5540 Ocean Gate Lane, San Diego, CA 92154Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $2,329+1 bd $2,568+2 bd $4,114+Base rent5.0 (3)300 14Th St, San Diego, CA 92101Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Studio $2,334+1 bd $3,083+2 bd $3,834+Total monthly cost5.0 (3)800 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $2,335+2 bd $2,647+3 bd $3,319+Total monthly cost4.0 (86)1100 Dennery Rd, San Diego, CA 92154Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $2,350+2 bd $2,962+Total monthly cost4.5 (38)7568 Charmant Drive, San Diego, CA 92122Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $2,357+2 bd $2,659+Total monthly cost4.0 (34)455 Dennery Rd, San Diego, CA 92154Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $2,419+2 bd $2,879+Total monthly cost4.5 (6)5550 Balboa Arms Drive, San Diego, CA 92117Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $2,508+2 bd $3,139+Total monthly cost3.5 (16)7039 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122Apply 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 $800 and $13,930.
How many cheap rentals are available in San Diego, CA on RentCafe?
There are 1187 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Diego, CA were last updated on 5 Aug 2026.
What is the average size of a cheap apartment in San Diego, CA?
The average San Diego, CA cheap apartment size is 744 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 1,124 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 $2,999 per month so any rental south of $2,399 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, San Diego, CA rents go as low as $1,100/mo.