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Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA under $2500

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    a bedroom with a bed and a ceiling fan at Nobel Court, California, 92122 the swimming pool at Nobel Court, San Diego, 92122
    4.0
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    3707 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    6 Units available
    1 BED $2,379+
    a bedroom with a bed and a ceiling fan at Nobel Court, California, 92122 the swimming pool at Nobel Court, San Diego, 92122 Gym at Nobel Court, California, 92122 a large white apartment building with palm trees in front of it at Nobel Court, San Diego, CA
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    5/5 Anonymous on Oct 5, 2023

    I am a parent of an out of state student at UCSD. Naiza is extremely helpful answering questions and making the application process easy. Naiza continues to be helpful even after move in, not just during the application process. The office staff was also very helpful on move in day. Maintenance has attended to our request within 24 hours of putting in a service request.

    5/5 Anonymous on Oct 2, 2023

    I am the parent of an out of state student at UCSD. Naiza was very helpful and answered all my questions (I had a lot) in a timely manner. She made me feel very comfortable having my daughter live. The move in process was very easy. Jackie and Joe were both welcoming and helpful the day we moved in. It has been a month, and we have had two service requests. Maintenance has fixed the issues within 24 hours of our request.

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    Island Kitchen at Apex Mission Valley, San Diego, CA, 92108 Bedroom at Apex Mission Valley, San Diego, CA
    4.0
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    7084 FRIARS RD., San Diego, CA 92108
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    1 BED $2,182+
    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
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    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

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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
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    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
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    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.

  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    3455 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego, CA 92123
    1 BED $2,493+
  • the living room and dining area of a house with a tv on the ceiling
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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
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    11355 Zapata Ave., San Diego, CA 92126
    1 BED $2,465
  • a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
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    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
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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 $2,392+
  • a living room with a blue couch and a chair and a table
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    3801 Marquette Place #2N, San Diego, CA 92106
    1 BED $2,249+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a glass coffee table
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    7568 Charmant Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    1 BED $2,193+
  • a living room with a fireplace and a tv
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    4 days ago

    840 17Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    1 BED $1,896+
    2 BEDS $2,369+
  • a large living room with couches and a pool table
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    2420 Cardinal Drive, San Diego, CA 92123
    STUDIO $1,599+
    1 BED $2,099+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a white fridge.
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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
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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
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    10411 Reserve Drive, San Diego, CA 92127
    1 BED $2,351+
  • A living room with a wooden chair and a blue cushion.
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    11832 Stoney Peak Drive, San Diego, CA 92128
    1 BED $2,482+
  • a living room with a white table and chairs and a tv on the wall
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    330 13Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    STUDIO $2,147+
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • A kitchen with a white stove and a green door.
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    4051 38Th Street, San Diego, CA 92105
    1 BED $1,515
    2 BEDS $1,795
  • A street view of a beige building with a red awning and a palm tree in front.
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    1270 Cleveland Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
    2 BEDS $2,395
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a grey counter top.
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    3873-75 Van Dyke Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
    1 BED $1,750+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
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    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.
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    4065 36Th Street, San Diego, CA 92104
    1 BED $1,950
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor
    38
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    4019 46Th Street, San Diego, CA 92105
    1 BED $1,800
  • a living room with a couch and a television
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    220 47Th Street Apt. C, San Diego, CA 92102
    2 BEDS $2,276+
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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 21 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 residents are renting compared to 48% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 22% of San Diego’s rentals, 58% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 20% are single-family rentals.

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