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Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA under $1200
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    915 West Grape Street, San Diego, CA 92101
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    1812 Hornblend St. #A-F, San Diego, CA 92109
    STUDIO $250
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    536 5Th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    STUDIO $512
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    1002-1014 Tourmaline St., San Diego, CA 92109
    STUDIO $700
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    929 9Th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    STUDIO $640+
    1 BED $1,194+
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    1903 K Street San Diego RG, LLC, SAN DIEGO, CA 92102
    1 BED $1,000+
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    2325 Commercial Street, San Diego, CA 92113
    STUDIO $640+
    1 BED $839+
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    1668 National Avenue #100, San Diego, CA 92113
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    5252 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
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    2325 Commercial St., San Diego, CA 92113
    1 BED $288+
    2 BEDS $1,070+
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    3060 53Rd Street, San Diego, CA 92105
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    7735 Via Solare, San Diego, CA 92129
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    1825 Hancock Street, San Diego, CA 92110
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    10210 San Diego Mission Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
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    7805 Highlands Village Place, San Diego, CA 92129
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    2885 Palm Avenue, San Diego, CA 92154
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    1436 S. 40Th Street, San Diego, CA 92113
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    4071 39Th Street, San Diego, CA 92105
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    8181 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942
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    8712 N. Magnolia Avenue, Santee, CA 92071
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    8890 Jamacha Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    2 BEDS $709+
    3 BEDS $667
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    9211 Amys Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977
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    12425 Oak Knoll Road, Poway, CA 92064
    STUDIO $340
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    11085 Woodside Avenue, Santee, CA 92071
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    Stay Coronado Admin Office, Coronado, CA 92178
    STUDIO $100
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Getting around in San Diego, CA

32 /100
Car-Dependent
26 /100
Some Transit
12 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 32, Transit Score®: 26, Bike Score®: 12

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in San Diego, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in San Diego, CA were last updated on 12 Feb 2025.

What are the best apartments in San Diego, CA?

The best apartments in San Diego, CA are: Nobel Court, West SD Apartments, Ruby at The Society, Apex Mission Valley and Pacific Sands.

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

In San Diego 52% of the housing is rented out compared to 48% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 21% of San Diego’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 59% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 19% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in San Diego, CA under $1,200

Are you looking for a smart space where you can easily combine comfort with convenience? You will surely find the property that perfectly fits your needs with this variety of options. RentCafe offers you 66 apartments for rent in San Diego, CA from 25 modern buildings, so you’ll certainly find something suitable for you. If you want to live alone or with your partner, you might want to look for a studio or browse through our selection of 1 bedroom apartments. If you need more space but you don’t want to spend more than necessary on a monthly rent, check out our 2 bedroom or 3 bedroom apartments for less than $1,200, and make the most out of your budget.

Finding the best rental near you

San Diego, CA is an amazing place to call home, with several rentals under $1,200 for you to choose from. There are many options and filters you can apply to your search to make the process easier and to find your next apartment faster and more efficiently. Asking yourself ‘are there any cheap apartments near me’? With our helpful filters, you can easily find the home of your dreams that also fits within your budget. With rent prices as low as $250 in San Diego, CA, you can find affordable and appealing apartments that match your requirements. Sort your search by ‘Rent’ ascending to see the cheapest ones at the top of the list. As soon as you find your perfect apartment, make sure to contact the property to check for availability or apply online directly on RentCafe.

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