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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Diego County, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Diego County, CA. 1,320 Rentals Available
1,320 Rentals Available
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  • Rent specials 12 units available
    1 bd $2,006+
    2 bd $2,688+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (5)
    1225 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91911
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • New Units Available 9 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 • Pool
  • 1 bd $1,500+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (4)
    9705 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, CA 92071
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available
    1 bd $2,050+
    2 bd $2,360+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1575 Oak Dr., Vista, CA 92084
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $2,051+
    1 bd $2,299+
    2 bd $3,064+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    899 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 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 • Fitness center
  • Only 2 units 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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  • New Units Available Only 3 units left
    1 bd $2,112
    2 bd $2,597
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (6)
    10112 - 10182 BLACK MTN RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92126
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $2,129
    2 bd $2,384
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (18)
    2600 Gage Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92010
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $2,135+
    1 bd $2,330+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    677 Seventh Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,216+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2401 Seaside St, San Diego, CA 92107
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 4721 - 4729 WILSON AV 2-99 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Only 3 units left
    2 bd $2,150+
    99 bd $2,006+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (4)
    4721 - 4729 WILSON AV, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials
    Studio $2,156+
    1 bd $2,449+
    2 bd $3,543
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    372 4Th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    2 bd $1,617+
    3 bd $3,368+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    3884 1/2 Caminito Aguilar, San Diego, CA 92111
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony
  • Rent specials
    Studio $2,175+
    1 bd $2,620+
    2 bd $3,409+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1501 Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $2,190+
    2 bd $2,701+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (14)
    840 17Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New Units Available Only 2 units left
    2 bd $2,095
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5344 Rex Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • New Units Available 6 units available
    1 bd $2,230+
    2 bd $2,760+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (22)
    11355 Zapata Ave., San Diego, CA 92126
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 4 units available
    2 bd $2,240+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (1)
    1624 Canyon Rd, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,850
    1 bd $2,250
    2 bd $2,400
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2449 A Street, San Diego, CA 92102
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Public Transportation
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $2,334+
    1 bd $3,083+
    2 bd $3,834+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (3)
    800 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $2,284+
    2 bd $2,678+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4265 Palm Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    Studio $2,285+
    1 bd $2,568+
    2 bd $4,105+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (3)
    300 14Th St, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • New Units Available 13 units available
    1 bd $2,293+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (61)
    3801 Marquette Place #2N, San Diego, CA 92106
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available
    2 bd $2,296
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4531 Logan Ave., San Diego, CA 92113
    In unit laundry • Dishwasher
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $2,314+
    2 bd $2,571+
    3 bd $3,325+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (42)
    5540 Ocean Gate Lane, San Diego, CA 92154
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    Studio $2,320+
    1 bd $2,605+
    2 bd $4,091+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (43)
    330 13Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $2,335+
    2 bd $2,647+
    3 bd $3,319+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (86)
    1100 Dennery Rd, San Diego, CA 92154
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 25 units available
    1 bd $2,253+
    2 bd $2,764+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (1)
    10802 Camino Ruiz B, San Diego, CA 92126
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,350
    2 bd $2,895
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (30)
    9830 Reagan Road, San Diego, CA 92126
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials 9 units available
    1 bd $2,357+
    2 bd $2,894+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (34)
    455 Dennery Rd, San Diego, CA 92154
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $2,360+
    2 bd $2,845+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (2)
    4070 Huerfano Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Dishwasher
  • Rent specials
    Studio $2,400
    1 bd $2,604
    2 bd $4,030
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    3090 Polk Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $2,435+
    2 bd $3,009+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (21)
    4560 Mission Gorge Pl., San Diego, CA 92120
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available 22 units available
    1 bd $2,422+
    2 bd $3,053+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (38)
    7568 Charmant Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $2,439+
    1 bd $2,964
    2 bd $3,670+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (4)
    1509 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $2,435+
    2 bd $3,097+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (1)
    3417 Lebon Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available
    2 bd $2,456+
    3 bd $3,407+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    10845 Via Los Narcisos, San Diego, CA 92129
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $2,454+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (3)
    8683 Via Mallorca, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
  • 6 units available
    Studio $2,500
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (1)
    365 W 2Nd Ave. Suite 100, Escondido, CA 92025
    Apply online
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $2,500
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (9)
    7601-7617 Mission Gorge & 7669-7679 Conestoga Wy, San Diego, CA 92120
    Apply online
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $2,566+
    1 bd $2,704+
    2 bd $4,312
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    3775 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $2,517+
    1 bd $2,843+
    2 bd $3,574+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    3250 Barnett Ave., San Diego, CA 92110
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $2,724+
    1 bd $2,604+
    2 bd $3,255+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3845 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 1 unit 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 • Parking
  • Rent specials
    Studio $2,635+
    1 bd $2,654+
    2 bd $3,444+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    8725 Ariva Court, San Diego, CA 92123
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $2,679+
    2 bd $3,219+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (25)
    8798 Spectrum Center Blvd., San Diego, CA 92123
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $2,702+
    2 bd $3,013+
    3 bd $4,369+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (27)
    7084 FRIARS RD., San Diego, CA 92108
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $2,709+
    2 bd $3,477+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (20)
    2185 Station Village Way, San Diego, CA 92108
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New Units Available 49 units available
    Studio $2,725+
    1 bd $2,774+
    2 bd $3,541+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (25)
    7777 Westside Drive, Suite 118, San Diego, CA 92108
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
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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 $299 and $13,930.

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

There are 1479 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Diego County, CA were last updated on 3 Aug 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 719 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.