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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Diego County, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Diego County, CA. 1,520 Rentals Available
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  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
    New units available
    1 bd $1,955+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (4)
    9705 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, CA 92071
    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
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    4.0 (6)
    10112 - 10182 BLACK MTN RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92126
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    New units available 11 units available
    Studio $2,650+
    1 bd $2,005+
    2 bd $2,311+
    Total monthly cost
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    4.0 (10)
    881 Soft Wind Rd, Vista, CA 92081
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A pool surrounded by palm trees and chairs.
    11 units available
    1 bd $2,009+
    2 bd $2,849
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (1)
    1360 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92804
    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
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    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
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    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
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    1501 Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A modern living room with a wooden coffee table and green chairs.
    Rent specials
    1 bd $2,050+
    2 bd $2,360+
    Base rent
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    1575 Oak Dr., Vista, CA 92084
    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
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    4.0 (63)
    5802 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 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 white living room with a couch and a mirror.
    New units available
    2 bd $2,525
    3 bd $3,125
    Base rent
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    5.0 (2)
    10108 Calle Marinero, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    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
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    5474 Reservoir Dr, San Diego, CA 92120
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Living room with couch and table at Portola, Carlsbad
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,129
    2 bd $2,384
    Base rent
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    4.5 (18)
    2600 Gage Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92010
    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
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    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
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    899 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
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  • 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
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    677 Seventh Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a house with steps and a sidewalk in front of it
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,150
    Base rent
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    3096 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008
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  • A kitchen with white appliances and cabinets.
    Rent specials New units available
    2 bd $2,162+
    3 bd $3,487+
    Base rent
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    3884 1/2 Caminito Aguilar, San Diego, CA 92111
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  • A modern kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
    Rent specials 7 units available
    1 bd $2,170+
    2 bd $2,181+
    Base rent
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    5.0 (1)
    10850 Jamacha Blvd, Spring Valley, CA 91978
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 4721 - 4729 WILSON AV 2-99 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $2,177
    99 bd $2,006+
    Base rent
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    3.0 (2)
    4721 - 4729 WILSON AV, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 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
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    4.0 (21)
    4560 Mission Gorge Pl., San Diego, CA 92120
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with blue walls and a blue couch
    Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,288+
    1 bd $2,657+
    2 bd $3,936
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (3)
    1509 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A modern outdoor living space with wicker furniture and plants.
    Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,293+
    1 bd $2,645+
    2 bd $4,312
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    3775 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a table
    2 bd $2,296
    3 bd $2,655
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4531 Logan Ave., San Diego, CA 92113
  • A living room with a white table and a blue rug.
    Rent specials
    Studio $2,296+
    1 bd $2,548+
    2 bd $3,622+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3280 Barnett Ave., San Diego, CA 92110
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a television
    7 units available
    1 bd $2,297+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (3)
    8683 Via Mallorca, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a white fridge.
    Rent specials New units available
    2 bd $2,309+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    10845 Via Los Narcisos, San Diego, CA 92129
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  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a tv
    Rent specials 32 units available
    1 bd $2,320+
    2 bd $2,749+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (1)
    10802 Camino Ruiz B, San Diego, CA 92126
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a white table and chairs and a tv on the wall
    Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,324+
    1 bd $2,405+
    2 bd $3,363+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (43)
    330 13Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A modern living room with a yellow sofa and a coffee table.
    Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,328+
    1 bd $2,620+
    2 bd $3,674+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3250 Barnett Ave., San Diego, CA 92110
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A living room with a black table and a wooden entertainment center.
    Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,345+
    2 bd $3,125+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3845 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A modern living room with a large sofa set and a fireplace.
    Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,358+
    2 bd $2,774+
    3 bd $3,335+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (86)
    1100 Dennery Rd, San Diego, CA 92154
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A living room with a beige couch and a large painting on the wall.
    Rent specials
    Studio $2,382+
    1 bd $2,617+
    2 bd $3,795
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    3090 Polk Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A kitchen with a white refrigerator, oven, and sink.
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,817
    2 bd $2,212
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (4)
    4466 Ohio Street, San Diego, CA 92116
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  • A living room with a white couch and a coffee table.
    Rent specials
    Studio $2,426+
    1 bd $2,521+
    2 bd $3,075+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (25)
    8798 Spectrum Center Blvd., San Diego, CA 92123
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A blue building with a sign that says "BLUXEN" on it.
    7 units available
    Studio $2,500
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (1)
    365 W 2Nd Ave. Suite 100, Escondido, CA 92025
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  • a living room with a white couch and a wooden table
    Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,448+
    2 bd $3,001+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (20)
    2185 Station Village Way, San Diego, CA 92108
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A living room with a white couch, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
    Studio $2,520+
    1 bd $2,664+
    2 bd $3,461+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    8725 Ariva Court, San Diego, CA 92123
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a counter
    1 bd $2,549+
    2 bd $2,838+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4265 Palm Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Only 3 units left
    1 bd $2,000+
    2 bd $2,395+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (10)
    1280 North Citrus Ave., Vista, CA 92084
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A living room with a blue couch and a painting on the wall.
    New units available 56 units available
    Studio $2,540+
    1 bd $2,707+
    2 bd $3,495+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (25)
    7777 Westside Drive, Suite 118, San Diego, CA 92108
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a black stove and a microwave
    New units available 18 units available
    2 bd $2,716+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (34)
    455 Dennery Rd, San Diego, CA 92154
    Apply online • Pet friendly
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Diego County, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $340 and $14,162.

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

There are 1802 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Diego County, CA were last updated on 4 Jun 2026.

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

The average San Diego County, CA cheap apartment size is 737 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in San Diego County, CA?

Cheap apartments in San Diego County, 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 County, CA?

A cheap apartment in San Diego County, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.