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Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA under $2500

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    Resident Rated
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    Island Kitchen at Apex Mission Valley, San Diego, CA, 92108 Bedroom at Apex Mission Valley, San Diego, CA
    4.0
    Today

    7084 FRIARS RD., San Diego, CA 92108
    Available
    1 BED $2,180+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    Island Kitchen at Apex Mission Valley, San Diego, CA, 92108 Bedroom at Apex Mission Valley, San Diego, CA Elegant Dining Area at Apex Mission Valley, California, 92108 a swimming pool with blue chairs and a blue building in the background at Apex Mission Valley, San Diego, California
    Property reviews
    5/5 Betty on Sep 30, 2025

    They are very attentive to my needs on ny apartament

    5/5 Betty on Jan 11, 2024

    Thank you for working on making the place better

  • 59
    Top Rated for Location
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    Large U-shaped kitchen with granite countertops, dishwasher, sink, stove, oven and fridge at Pacific Sands, San Diego, California Bedroom with mirrored closet doors, full size bed and night stand at Pacific Sands, San Diego, California
    4.5
    Today

    5550 Balboa Arms Drive, San Diego, CA 92117
    Available
    1 BED $2,431
    2 BEDS $2,495+
    Large U-shaped kitchen with granite countertops, dishwasher, sink, stove, oven and fridge at Pacific Sands, San Diego, California Bedroom with mirrored closet doors, full size bed and night stand at Pacific Sands, San Diego, California Outdoor resident lounge with a red patio sofa, high table with orange chairs next to the pool, with a gas BBQ at Pacific Sands, San Diego, California Fitness center with treadmill, elliptical, recumbent bike, cable machine and medicine balls, and foam roller at Pacific Sands, San Diego, CA, 92117
    Property reviews
    5/5 Anonymous on Jun 30, 2022

    I enjoy living here!

    4.5/5 Iranya V. on Sep 1, 2023

    I wish rent wasnt so high in this city but I can say I do live peacefully in my complex. Everyone is friendly and minds their business. The manager and maintenance staff are very kind and efficient. Coming from a very bad experience in my last apt complex, this place is very comforting to come home to.

  • the living room and dining area of a house with a tv on the ceiling
    40
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    7980 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA 92111
    1 BED $2,345+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    22
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    11355 Zapata Ave., San Diego, CA 92126
    1 BED $2,455+
  • a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
    45
    4 days ago

    3889 Midway Drive, San Diego, CA 92110
    1 BED $2,328
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a black counter top and a stainless steel refrigerator
    20
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    3950 Leland Street, San Diego, CA 92106
    1 BED $2,305+
  • a living room and kitchen with white couches and a table
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    6975 Golfcrest Drive, San Diego, CA 92119
    1 BED $2,245+
  • a living room with a blue couch and a chair and a table
    46
    1 day ago

    3801 Marquette Place #2N, San Diego, CA 92106
    1 BED $2,266+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a glass coffee table
    42
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    7568 Charmant Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    1 BED $2,263+
  • a living room with a fireplace and a tv
    31
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    840 17Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    1 BED $1,794+
    2 BEDS $2,391+
  • a large living room with couches and a pool table
    89
    Today

    2420 Cardinal Drive, San Diego, CA 92123
    STUDIO $1,599+
    1 BED $2,125+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a white fridge.
    22
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    10845 Via Los Narcisos, San Diego, CA 92129
    2 BEDS $2,370+
  • a building flags and a sign in front of it
    105
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    620 67Th Street, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92114
    1 BED $1,600
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table and a television
    37
    Today

    10411 Reserve Drive, San Diego, CA 92127
    1 BED $2,418+
  • A living room with a wooden chair and a blue cushion.
    Today

    11832 Stoney Peak Drive, San Diego, CA 92128
    1 BED $2,452+
  • a living room with a white table and chairs and a tv on the wall
    40
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    330 13Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    STUDIO $2,360+
    1 BED $2,398+
  • A black and white logo for The Certified Group of Companies, Inc.
    1 day ago

    730 S. 47Th Street, San Diego, CA 92113
    1 BED $1,050
    2 BEDS $1,205
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a grey counter top.
    141
    1 day ago

    3873-75 Van Dyke Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
    1 BED $1,750+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
    114
    1 day ago

    3820 45Th Street, San Diego, CA 92105
    1 BED $1,750+
    2 BEDS $1,995
  • A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and white cabinets.
    22
    1 day ago

    4065 36Th Street, San Diego, CA 92104
    1 BED $1,950
  • a living room with a couch and a television
    24
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    220 47Th Street Apt. C, San Diego, CA 92102
    2 BEDS $2,276+
  • a living room with blue couches and chairs and a large window
    189
    Today

    3350 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92110
    STUDIO $1,508
    1 BED $1,921
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a table
    143
    Today

    4531 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
    2 BEDS $2,166
  • a woman sitting on a couch in a living room
    12
    Today

    610 Del Sol Drive, San Diego, CA 92108
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
    20
    Today

    5229 Genesee Cove, San Diego, CA 92122
    1 BED $2,500
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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 16 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, 730 S. 47th Street and Mira Bella Apartments.

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.

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 27 apartments for rent in San Diego, CA from 21 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 $340 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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