Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA under $1000
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Studio $365+Base rent5.0 (1)12115 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92129Apply online • Pet friendly
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Ask for pricingIncome restricted4.0 (16)7735 Via Solare, San Diego, CA 92129Apply online • Parking • Pool
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Ask for pricingIncome restricted3.5 (3)1436 S. 40Th Street, San Diego, CA 92113Apply online • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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Ask for pricing4.0 (6)1755 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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Ask for pricing1668 National Avenue #100, San Diego, CA 92113Pet friendly • Dishwasher
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Ask for pricingIncome restricted4.5 (1)10210 San Diego Mission Rd, San Diego, CA 92108In unit laundry • Public Transportation • Wheelchair Access
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Ask for pricingIncome restricted4.5 (7)4071 39Th Street, San Diego, CA 92105In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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Ask for pricingIncome restricted4.0 (7)5252 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115Parking • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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Ask for PricingIncome restricted7805 Highlands Village Place, San Diego, CA 92129Pool • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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1 bd $700Base rent5324 Roswell Street, San Diego, CA 92114Dishwasher • Air conditioner • Washer/Dryer
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1 bd $800Base rent5324 Roswell Street, San Diego, CA 92114Dishwasher • Washer/Dryer
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Ask for pricingIncome restricted8885 Orville Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977Apply online • Parking • Pool
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Ask for pricingIncome restricted4.0 (14)1545 Q Avenue, National City, CA 91950Apply online • Pool • In unit laundry
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Studio $299Base rent12425 Oak Knoll Road, Poway, CA 92064Pet friendly
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Ask for PricingIncome restricted3.5 (15)11085 Woodside Avenue, Santee, CA 92071Pool • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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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 3 Aug 2026.
What are the best apartments in San Diego, CA?
The best apartments in San Diego, CA are: Citra Apartments, La Jolla Blue Apartments, Pacific Sands, Latitude Apartments at Mission Valley and Greenfield Village.
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.
Renting apartments in San Diego, CA under $1,000
Searching for apartments for rent in San Diego, CA under $1,000 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In San Diego, CA, where the average rent is $860 per month, there are 31 units available for less than $1,000. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.
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