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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA. 1,316 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,200

  • a blue house with a fence in front of it
    New units available Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,000
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1903 -1923 K Street, SAN DIEGO, CA 92102
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,400

  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
    Ask for pricing
    Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (3)
    2325 Commercial St., San Diego, CA 92113
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Apartments Under $1,600

  • A white car is parked in front of a house with a palm tree.
    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
  • a living room with blue couches and chairs and a large window
    Rent specials New units available
    Studio $1,508
    1 bd $1,921
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (24)
    3350 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92110
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a desk with a chair
    Rent specials Rewards
    1 bd $1,595+
    2 bd $1,775+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (5)
    6263 Acorn St., San Diego, CA 92115
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,800

  • A beige house with a black gate and a car parked in front.
    Only 2 units left
    2 bd $1,650
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (1)
    2615 44Th Street, San Diego, CA 92105
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,650+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3820 45Th Street, San Diego, CA 92105
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A white and black building with a black staircase.
    Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,695
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (2)
    3185 Madison Ave., San Diego, CA 92116
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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a stove top oven.
    Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,714+
    1 bd $2,239+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2401 Seaside St, San Diego, CA 92107
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a grey counter top.
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (3)
    3873-75 Van Dyke Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 4252-60 WINONA AVENUE 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4252-60 WINONA AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a logo for walwood properties with a tree and buildings
    1 bd $1,750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4241 N. 51ST ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
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  • a logo for walwood properties with a tree and buildings
    1 bd $1,750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (3)
    4280-90 52ND ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
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  • a living room with blue and yellow furniture and a blue rug
    Rent specials 14 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
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a playground in a park in front of a building
    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
  • A living room with a glass coffee table and a couch with a floral pattern.
    11 units available
    Studio $1,794+
    1 bd $2,602+
    2 bd $3,015+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (19)
    6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A kitchen with a fan on the ceiling and a refrigerator.
    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

Apartments Under $2,000

  • 2220 Market St 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,800
    2 bd $2,190
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2220 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102
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  • an old house with red stairs in front of it
    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
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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a marble countertop.
    Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $1,806+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (1)
    4981 Catoctin Dr, San Diego, CA 92115
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a small house with a porch and a tree on top of it
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    Verified Listing

    3616 4Th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
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  • A white house with black shutters and a black door.
    Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,850+
    1 bd $2,500
    2 bd $2,400
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2449 A Street, San Diego, CA 92102
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A white stove and oven in a kitchen with white cabinets.
    7 units available
    2 bd $1,875+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4750-4770 Home Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
    Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a television
    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
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a table
    Studio $1,900
    1 bd $2,300+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (25)
    7575 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA 92111
    Pet friendly
  • a large living room with couches and a pool table
    Rent specials New units available
    Studio $1,925+
    1 bd $2,299+
    2 bd $2,665+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (5)
    2420 Cardinal Drive, San Diego, CA 92123
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a granite countertop.
    New units available Only 2 units left
    2 bd $1,950
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    244 50Th Street, San Diego, CA 92102
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A house with a black fence and a tree in front.
    Only 2 units left
    2 bd $1,950+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5344 Rex Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A living room with a brown couch and a coffee table.
    Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $1,990+
    2 bd $2,719+
    3 bd $3,441+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (39)
    5540 Ocean Gate Lane, San Diego, CA 92154
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A kitchen with a black refrigerator and white cabinets.
    New units available 9 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

Apartments Under $2,200

  • 4721 - 4729 WILSON AV 2-99 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $2,177
    99 bd $2,006+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (2)
    4721 - 4729 WILSON AV, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
    Rent specials
    Studio $2,030+
    1 bd $2,310+
    2 bd $2,845+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4070 Huerfano Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a table
    Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,044
    1 bd $2,284+
    2 bd $3,049+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (17)
    1399 9Th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A modern living room with a red sofa and a glass table.
    Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,045+
    1 bd $2,696+
    2 bd $3,469+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1501 Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
    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
  • A living room with a white couch, a coffee table, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
    Rent specials 23 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
  • a living room with a fireplace and a tv
    Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,135+
    2 bd $2,801
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (14)
    840 17Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a orange couch and a window
    New units available
    Studio $2,136+
    1 bd $2,378+
    2 bd $3,090+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    899 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A living room with a couch and a view of the city.
    Rent specials 6 units available
    Studio $2,137+
    1 bd $2,378+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    677 Seventh Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A kitchen with white appliances and cabinets.
    Rent specials New units available
    2 bd $2,162+
    3 bd $3,487+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3884 1/2 Caminito Aguilar, San Diego, CA 92111
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  • A living room with a white couch and a painting of a man on a surfboard.
    Rent specials
    Studio $2,199+
    1 bd $2,576+
    2 bd $3,999
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    372 4Th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a glass coffee table
    35 units available
    1 bd $2,219+
    2 bd $2,903+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (38)
    7568 Charmant Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,240
    2 bd $2,845
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (22)
    11355 Zapata Ave., San Diego, CA 92126
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a fireplace
    Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,244+
    2 bd $3,221+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (1)
    3417 Lebon Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A living room with a brown couch and a large window overlooking a cityscape.
    Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,250+
    1 bd $3,282+
    2 bd $3,795+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (2)
    800 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a blue couch and a chair and a table
    5 units available
    1 bd $2,253+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (59)
    3801 Marquette Place #2N, San Diego, CA 92106
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A modern living room with a blue couch and a grey abstract painting on the wall.
    Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,262+
    1 bd $2,696+
    2 bd $3,555+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (2)
    300 14Th St, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with large windows and a couch and chairs
    Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,272+
    1 bd $2,550+
    2 bd $3,073+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (21)
    4560 Mission Gorge Pl., San Diego, CA 92120
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,395+
    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 New units available
    1 bd $2,638+
    2 bd $3,582+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (15)
    7039 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
    Apply online • Pet friendly
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What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Diego, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,275 and $14,162.

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

There are 1616 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Diego, CA were last updated on 3 Jun 2026.

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

The average San Diego, CA cheap apartment size is 777 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.