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Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA under $1500

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Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA under $1500. 48 Rentals Available
  • a living room with blue couches and chairs and a large window
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    3350 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92110
    STUDIO $1,118+
  • a living room with a couch and a desk with a chair
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    6263 Acorn St., San Diego, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,495+
  • a blue house with a fence in front of it
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    1903 K Street San Diego RG, LLC, SAN DIEGO, CA 92102
    1 BED $1,000
  • A white car is parked in front of a house with a palm tree.
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    420 Hoitt Street, San Diego, CA 92102
    2 BEDS $1,410+
  • a dining room in an apartment with a table and chairs
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    4330 30Th Street, San Diego, CA 92104
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS $1,090
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  • a street with cars driving past an apartment building
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    1668 National Avenue #100, San Diego, CA 92113
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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  • a living room with orange chairs and a gray couch
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    1825 Hancock Street, San Diego, CA 92110
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A black and white logo for The Certified Group of Companies, Inc.
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    730 S. 47Th Street, San Diego, CA 92113
    1 BED $1,050
    2 BEDS $1,205
  • A concrete staircase leads to a balcony outside a building.
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    5228 Rex Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
    2 BEDS $1,500+
  • a garden with palm trees and purple flowers in front of buildings
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    10210 San Diego Mission Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
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  • a playground in front of a building with trees
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    4071 39Th Street, San Diego, CA 92105
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    4 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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  • a white house with stairs and trees in front of it
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    4035 Park Haven Court, San Diego, CA 92113
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  • a row of apartment buildings on a city street
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    5252 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
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  • a playground with a swing set and other toys in front of a house
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    1436 S. 40Th Street, San Diego, CA 92113
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  • the swimming pool at our apartments
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    7735 Via Solare, San Diego, CA 92129
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  • the swimming pool at our apartments
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    7805 Highlands Village Place, San Diego, CA 92129
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  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
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    2325 Commercial St., San Diego, CA 92113
    Income Restricted
    3 BEDS $1,348
  • an empty pool with apartments in the background
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    16507 Dove Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92127
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,254
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    929 9Th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
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  • A living room with a grey couch, a white table, and a television on a stand.
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    1343 C St, San Diego, CA 92101
    4 BEDS $1,495
  • A kitchen with a table and two stools.
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    1343 C St, San Diego, CA 92101
    1 BED $1,475
  • A kitchen area with a table and a microwave on top of a cabinet.
    1 day ago

    1343 C St, San Diego, CA 92101
    1 BED $1,445
  • A kitchen with a wooden table and a sink.
    1 day ago

    1343 C St, San Diego, CA 92101
    4 BEDS $1,495
  • A floor plan shows a kitchen and living area with a bathroom in between.
    1 day ago

    1343 C St, San Diego, CA 92101
    1 BED $1,475
  • A kitchen with a table and chairs in the middle of the room.
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    1343 C St, San Diego, CA 92101
    1 BED $1,275
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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 24 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in San Diego, CA?

The best apartments in San Diego, CA are: Apex Mission Valley, Nobel Court, Pacific Sands, Mira Bella Apartments and Imperial Pacific Village.

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. 22% of San Diego’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 58% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 20% are single-family rentals.

Search for apartments in San Diego, CA under $1,500

There’s more than one way to spend $1,500 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 $1,500 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 $1,500 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 31 apartments for rent below $1,500 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.

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