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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Diego County, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Diego County, CA. 1,525 Rentals Available
1,525 Rentals Available

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Apartments Under $400

  • Studio $340
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    12425 Oak Knoll Road, Poway, CA 92064
    Pet friendly

Apartments Under $700

  • Only 2 units left
    2 bd $878
    3 bd $667+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (12)
    8890 Jamacha Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977

Apartments Under $1,100

  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,000
    Base rent
    1903 -1923 K Street, SAN DIEGO, CA 92102
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,300

  • Ask for pricing
    Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (3)
    2325 Commercial St., San Diego, CA 92113
    In unit laundry • Dishwasher • Air conditioner

Apartments Under $1,500

  • 7 units available
    2 bd $1,410+
    3 bd $1,795+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (1)
    420 Hoitt Street, San Diego, CA 92102
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 8 units available
    Studio $1,481+
    1 bd $1,602+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (1)
    1070-90 E Washington Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,495
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1790 Dayton Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry

Apartments Under $1,600

  • Rent specials Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,630
    2 bd $1,679+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (3)
    12571 Laurel St., Lakeside, CA 92040
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 4 units available
    1 bd $1,650+
    Base rent
    760 E Bobier Dr, Vista, CA 92084
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,650
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3820 45Th Street, San Diego, CA 92105
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 2 units left
    2 bd $1,650+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (1)
    2615 44Th Street, San Diego, CA 92105
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • New units available 6 units available
    1 bd $1,660
    2 bd $1,895+
    Base rent
    4750-4770 Home Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,675
    Base rent
    3.0 (3)
    3873-75 Van Dyke Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,695
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (2)
    3185 Madison Ave., San Diego, CA 92116
    Apply online
  • Rent specials Rewards
    1 bd $1,695+
    2 bd $1,775+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (5)
    6263 Acorn St., San Diego, CA 92115
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New units available
    Studio $1,697+
    1 bd $2,165+
    2 bd $2,629+
    Base rent
    3.5 (64)
    67 East Flower Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New units available
    1 bd $1,699+
    Base rent Income restricted
    4.5 (7)
    660 North Quince Street, Escondido, CA 92025
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 3 units left
    2 bd $1,700+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (29)
    1035 Georgia Street, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 1 bd $1,767
    2 bd $1,728+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (1)
    8760 JAMACHA RD, SPRING VALLEY, CA 91977
    Pet friendly • Pool • In unit laundry
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2621 Highland Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $1,750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (3)
    4280-90 52ND ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
  • 1 bd $1,750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4241 N. 51ST ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4252-60 WINONA AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $1,750
    1 bd $2,100
    3 bd $3,640
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (7)
    453 13Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • New units available 8 units available
    2 bd $1,756+
    3 bd $2,352+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (2)
    7844 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92139
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 4 units available
    1 bd $1,759+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    708 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $1,767
    Base rent Income restricted
    3.5 (14)
    8956 Harness Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    Apply online • Dog friendly • In unit laundry
  • New units available 7 units available
    1 bd $1,774+
    2 bd $2,157+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (1)
    10850 Jamacha Blvd, Spring Valley, CA 91978
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New units available 11 units available
    Studio $1,791+
    1 bd $2,734+
    2 bd $3,067+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (19)
    6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,795
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (2)
    1479-1485 ELDER AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92154
    Apply online
  • New units available Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,795
    2 bd $2,095+
    3 bd $2,395+
    Base rent
    5492-5496 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92114
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
  • 1 bd $1,795+
    2 bd $2,095+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    555 Greenbrier Dr., Oceanside, CA 92054
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,800
    2 bd $2,190
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2220 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102
    Apply online
  • 6 units available
    Studio $1,800+
    1 bd $1,995+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (15)
    225 South Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    3616 4Th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
  • 4 units available
    1 bd $1,880+
    2 bd $2,010
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (2)
    275-99 S Mollison Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
    Apply online
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,880+
    1 bd $2,310+
    2 bd $2,845+
    Base rent
    4070 Huerfano Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Dishwasher
  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $1,886+
    2 bd $2,633+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (5)
    1225 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91911
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • New units available 19 units available
    Studio $1,887
    1 bd $2,063
    2 bd $2,417
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (36)
    1501 E Grand Avenue, Escondido, CA 92027
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New units available 8 units available
    1 bd $1,967+
    2 bd $1,894+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    118 14Th St, Ramona, CA 92065
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials 5 units available
    1 bd $1,900+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (2)
    3167 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102
    Pet friendly
  • Only 2 units left
    2 bd $1,950
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    244 50Th Street, San Diego, CA 92102
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,980+
    Base rent
    4.5 (7)
    12730 Monte Vista Rd, Poway, CA 92064
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $1,980+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (4)
    9705 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, CA 92071
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New units available 5 units available
    1 bd $1,985+
    2 bd $3,124+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (1)
    4981 Catoctin Dr, San Diego, CA 92115
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,295+
    2 bd $2,695+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (6)
    5550 Balboa Arms Drive, San Diego, CA 92117
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rewards
    1 bd $2,714+
    2 bd $3,632+
    Total monthly cost
    4.0 (15)
    7039 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
    Apply online • Pet friendly
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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 $340 and $14,447.

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

There are 1730 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Diego County, CA were last updated on 22 Jun 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.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in San Diego County, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in San Diego County, CA has never been easier. We feature 1,525 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the San Diego County, CA average. What is a cheap rent in San Diego County, CA? The average apartment rent in San Diego County is $2,775 per month so any rental south of $2,220 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, San Diego County, CA rents go as low as $340/mo.