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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Diego County, CA
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Diego County, CA. 1,408 Rentals Available
1,408 Rentals Available
Apartments Under $300 Apartments Under $1,200 Apartments Under $1,300 Apartments Under $1,400 Apartments Under $1,500 Apartments Under $1,600
Apartments Under $300
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Studio $299Base rent12425 Oak Knoll Road, Poway, CA 92064Pet friendly
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Apartments Under $1,200
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Only 1 unit left1 bd $1,100Base rent1903 -1923 K Street, SAN DIEGO, CA 92102Apply online • Pet friendly
Apartments Under $1,300
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Ask for pricingIncome restricted3.5 (3)2325 Commercial St., San Diego, CA 92113In unit laundry • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
Apartments Under $1,400
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Studio $1,330+1 bd $1,454+Base rent3.5 (1)1070-90 E Washington Ave, Escondido, CA 92025Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
Apartments Under $1,500
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7 units available2 bd $1,410+3 bd $1,795+Base rent4.5 (1)420 Hoitt Street, San Diego, CA 92102Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry -
Studio $1,495Base rent1790 Dayton Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Apartments Under $1,600
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1 bd $1,500+2 bd $1,600+Total monthly cost4.5 (4)9705 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, CA 92071Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,550+1 bd $1,623+2 bd $1,924+Base rent10112 Ashwood Street, Lakeside, CA 92040Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,608+1 bd $1,821+Base rent3.5 (24)3350 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92110Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $1,650+2 bd $2,400+Base rent4.5 (2)760 E Bobier Dr, Vista, CA 92084Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $1,650Base rent3820 45Th Street, San Diego, CA 92105Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Only 1 unit left2 bd $1,650Base rent3.0 (1)2615 44Th Street, San Diego, CA 92105Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher -
1 bd $1,6602 bd $1,950+Base rent4750-4770 Home Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $1,675Base rent3.0 (3)3873-75 Van Dyke Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $1,694+1 bd $1,980+Base rent4.5 (7)12730 Monte Vista Rd, Poway, CA 92064Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,695Base rent620 67Th Street, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92114Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Only 1 unit leftStudio $1,695Base rent4.0 (2)3185 Madison Ave., San Diego, CA 92116Apply online -
1 bd $1,695+2 bd $1,950+Base rent3.5 (5)6263 Acorn St., San Diego, CA 92115Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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2 bd $1,700+Base rent4.0 (29)1035 Georgia Street, Imperial Beach, CA 91932Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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2 bd $1,725+Base rent5.0 (3)12571 Laurel St., Lakeside, CA 92040Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,7672 bd $1,728+Base rent4.5 (1)8760 JAMACHA RD, SPRING VALLEY, CA 91977Pet friendly • Pool • In unit laundry
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1 bd $1,742+2 bd $1,890+Base rent118 14Th St, Ramona, CA 92065Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Studio $1,744+1 bd $2,354+2 bd $2,955+Total monthly cost4.5 (20)6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,744+1 bd $2,330+2 bd $2,529+Base rent3.5 (65)67 East Flower Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,745+2 bd $2,065+Base rent989 Peach Ave / 984 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $1,750Base rent2621 Highland Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,750Base rent3.5 (3)4280-90 52ND ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92115 -
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Only 1 unit left1 bd $1,750Base rent4252-60 WINONA AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115Apply online • Pet friendly -
Studio $1,7501 bd $2,1003 bd $3,640Total monthly cost4.5 (7)453 13Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101Pet friendly
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2 bd $1,756+3 bd $2,352+Base rent4.5 (2)7844 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92139Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $1,767Base rent Income restricted3.5 (14)8956 Harness Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977Apply online • Dog friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $1,777+Base rent Income restricted4.5 (7)660 North Quince Street, Escondido, CA 92025Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $1,7952 bd $2,095+3 bd $2,395+Base rent5492-5496 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92114Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
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1 bd $1,795+2 bd $2,095+Base rent555 Greenbrier Dr., Oceanside, CA 92054 -
Only 1 unit left1 bd $1,8002 bd $2,190Base rent2220 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102Apply online
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Studio $1,800+1 bd $1,995+Base rent3.5 (15)225 South Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075Apply online • Pet friendly
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New units available Only 2 units left1 bd $1,850+Base rent5.0 (3)1479-1485 ELDER AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92154Apply online -
1 bd $1,872+Base rent708 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Studio $1,8801 bd $2,4602 bd $2,845+Base rent5.0 (2)4070 Huerfano Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117Apply online • Cat friendly • Dishwasher
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Studio $1,8881 bd $2,0642 bd $2,418+Total monthly cost3.5 (36)1501 E Grand Avenue, Escondido, CA 92027Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $1,900+Total monthly cost3.0 (2)3167 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102Pet friendly
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Studio $1,9051 bd $2,1252 bd $2,525Base rent5.0 (2)10108 Calle Marinero, Spring Valley, CA 91977Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Only 2 units left2 bd $1,950Base rent244 50Th Street, San Diego, CA 92102Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry -
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5 units available1 bd $1,9502 bd $2,010Base rent4.0 (2)275-99 S Mollison Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020Apply online -
Studio $1,9751 bd $2,375+2 bd $2,799Base rent4.0 (5)2420 Cardinal Drive, San Diego, CA 92123Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Studio $1,997+1 bd $2,321+2 bd $2,350+Total monthly cost4.0 (10)881 Soft Wind Rd, Vista, CA 92081Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $2,295+2 bd $2,695+Total monthly cost4.5 (6)5550 Balboa Arms Drive, San Diego, CA 92117Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $2,601+2 bd $3,150+Total monthly cost3.5 (16)7039 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122Apply 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 $299 and $14,548.
How many cheap rentals are available in San Diego County, CA on RentCafe?
There are 1211 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Diego County, CA were last updated on 15 Jul 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 720 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 1,408 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 $299/mo.