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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA

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  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $2,417+
    2 bd $2,681+
    3 bd $3,269+
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    Casoleil

    4.0 (86)
    1100 Dennery Rd, San Diego, CA 92154
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $2,133+
    1 bd $2,441+
    2 bd $3,009+
    Total monthly cost
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    Gravity

    4.0 (21)
    4560 Mission Gorge Pl., San Diego, CA 92120
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 2 bd $2,485+
    3 bd $3,435+
    Total monthly cost
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    Canyon Rim Apartments

    10845 Via Los Narcisos, San Diego, CA 92129
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $2,482
    1 bd $2,653
    2 bd $3,700
    Total monthly cost
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    The Wyatt Makers Quarter

    5.0 (4)
    1509 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $2,479+
    2 bd $3,227+
    Base rent
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    Allina La Jolla

    4.5 (1)
    3417 Lebon Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $2,480+
    1 bd $2,660+
    2 bd $3,390+
    Base rent
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    Veranda La Jolla

    3845 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $2,500
    Base rent
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    Mission Gorge Rd & Conestoga Way Homes

    3.5 (9)
    7601-7617 Mission Gorge & 7669-7679 Conestoga Wy, San Diego, CA 92120
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  • New Units Available 32 units available
    1 bd $2,509+
    2 bd $2,570+
    3 bd $3,370+
    Total monthly cost
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    Greenfield Village

    4.0 (42)
    5540 Ocean Gate Lane, San Diego, CA 92154
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available 19 units available
    1 bd $2,517+
    2 bd $3,616+
    Total monthly cost
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    Mirada At La Jolla Colony Apartments

    4.5 (38)
    7568 Charmant Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $2,421+
    1 bd $2,704+
    2 bd $3,250+
    Total monthly cost
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    Bowen Apartments

    3280 Barnett Ave., San Diego, CA 92110
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $2,493+
    1 bd $2,629+
    2 bd $3,473+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Bevel Apartments

    3250 Barnett Ave., San Diego, CA 92110
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 166 units available
    Studio $2,579+
    1 bd $2,762+
    2 bd $4,427
    Total monthly cost
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    Rowyn

    3775 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
  • Rent specials
    Studio $2,824
    1 bd $2,604
    2 bd $4,030
    Total monthly cost
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    Monroe

    3090 Polk Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available
    1 bd $2,616+
    2 bd $2,937+
    Base rent
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    Apex Mission Valley

    4.0 (27)
    7084 FRIARS RD., San Diego, CA 92108
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    Studio $2,640+
    1 bd $2,841+
    2 bd $3,424+
    Total monthly cost
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    The Vive Collection

    8725 Ariva Court, San Diego, CA 92123
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $2,641+
    2 bd $3,269+
    Base rent
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    Domain San Diego

    4.0 (25)
    8798 Spectrum Center Blvd., San Diego, CA 92123
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available 55 units available
    Studio $2,681+
    1 bd $2,863+
    2 bd $3,455+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    West Park

    4.5 (25)
    7777 Westside Drive, Suite 118, San Diego, CA 92108
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Only 3 units left
    2 bd $2,685+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Mesa Village Apartments

    4.5 (22)
    11355 Zapata Ave., San Diego, CA 92126
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $3,005+
    2 bd $3,145+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Promenade Rio Vista Apartments

    4.0 (20)
    2185 Station Village Way, San Diego, CA 92108
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    Esprit Villas

    4.0 (30)
    9830 Reagan Road, San Diego, CA 92126
    Pet friendly
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    Verified Listing

    Indiana Street Apartments

    3634-40 Indiana St, San Diego, CA 92103
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony
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    Bay

    3866 Ingraham St, San Diego, CA 92109
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Dishwasher
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    Palms

    5.0 (1)
    3235 Armstrong St, San Diego, CA 92111
    Pet friendly • Pool • In unit laundry
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    6650 Doriana St, San Diego, CA 92139
    Pet friendly • Pool • Hardwood Floors
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    2621 Highland Avenue

    2621 Highland Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
    Pet friendly
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    2615 44th Street

    3.0 (1)
    2615 44Th Street, San Diego, CA 92105
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • 1 bd $800
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5324 Roswell Street

    5324 Roswell Street, San Diego, CA 92114
    Dishwasher • Washer/Dryer
  • 1 bd $1,300
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1611 Sombrero Way

    1611 Sombrero Way, San Diego, CA 92154
    Pool • Air conditioner • Washer/Dryer
  • 1 bd $1,325
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1343 C St, Unit 5D

    1343 C St, San Diego, CA 92101
    Dishwasher
  • 2 bd $1,475
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    11785 Stoney Peak Dr, Unit 722

    11785 Stoney Peak Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
    Pool • Patio/Balcony • Air conditioner
  • 1 bd $1,475
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1343 C St, Unit 4B

    1343 C St, San Diego, CA 92101
    Patio/Balcony
  • 1 bd $1,495
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1343 C St, Unit 5B

    1343 C St, San Diego, CA 92101
    Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony • Air conditioner
  • 4 bd $1,495
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1343 C St, Unit 9 / 9A

    1343 C St, San Diego, CA 92101
    Dishwasher
  • 2 bd $1,500
    4 bd $5,400
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5104 63rd Street

    5104 63Rd Street, San Diego, CA 92115
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
  • 86-0-city
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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 $13,073.

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

There are 1068 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Diego, CA were last updated on 25 Aug 2026.

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

The average San Diego, CA cheap apartment size is 751 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.