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    Studio $365
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    5.0 (1)
    12115 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92129
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    4.0 (16)
    7735 Via Solare, San Diego, CA 92129
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    Talmadge Senior Village

    4.0 (7)
    5252 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
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    Vista Del Puente

    3.5 (3)
    1436 S. 40Th Street, San Diego, CA 92113
    Apply online • Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony
  • Studio $100
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    4219 Georgia Street

    4219 Georgia Street, San Diego, CA 92103
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    La Entrada

    4.0 (6)
    1755 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
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    Metro Villas

    4.5 (7)
    4071 39Th Street, San Diego, CA 92105
    Dishwasher • Laundry Facilities
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    Mission Terrace

    4.5 (1)
    10210 San Diego Mission Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
    Laundry Facilities • Public Transportation • Wheelchair Access
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    Mission

    1825 Hancock Street, San Diego, CA 92110
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    Vista Terraza II

    7805 Highlands Village Place, San Diego, CA 92129
    Pool • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
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    LOS VIENTOS

    1668 National Avenue #100, San Diego, CA 92113
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    Spring Valley

    8885 Orville Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977
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    4.0 (14)
    1545 Q Avenue, National City, CA 91950
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    Shadow Hill

    3.5 (15)
    11085 Woodside Avenue, Santee, CA 92071
    Pool • Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony
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When were prices and availability in San Diego, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in San Diego, CA were last updated on 13 Nov 2026.

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What type of rental buildings are in San Diego, CA?

In San Diego, 53% of the residents are renting compared to 47% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 22% of San Diego's rentals, 57% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 20% are single-family rentals.

Search for apartments in San Diego, CA under $1,000

There’s more than one way to spend $1,000 on rent in San Diego, CA, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $1,000 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.

The perfect $1,000 rental near you

Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in San Diego, CA. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 14 apartments for rent below $1,000 in San Diego, CA for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.