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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA
462 Rentals Available

Apartments Under $600

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    1479-1485 ELDER AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92154
    1 BED $531+

Apartments Under $800

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    2325 Commercial St., San Diego, CA 92113
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $768
    2 BEDS $1,184+
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Apartments Under $1,000

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    2325 Commercial Street, San Diego, CA 92113
    STUDIO $1,257
    1 BED $926+
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Apartments Under $1,100

Apartments Under $1,300

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    16507 Dove Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92127
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    1 BED $1,254+
    2 BEDS $1,813
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Apartments Under $1,500

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    MESA PALMS APARTMENTS, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111
    STUDIO $1,450+
    1 BED $1,760
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    3350 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92110
    STUDIO $1,508
    1 BED $1,921
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    620 67Th Street, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92114
    1 BED $1,600
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    3873-75 Van Dyke Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
    STUDIO $1,695
    1 BED $1,850
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    4280-90 52ND ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,750
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    4241 N. 51ST ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,750
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    453 13Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    STUDIO $1,785
    1 BED $2,546+
    3 BEDS $5,109
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    244 50Th Street, San Diego, CA 92102
    1 BED $1,795
    2 BEDS $2,250
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    6263 Acorn St., San Diego, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,795+
    2 BEDS $2,275+
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    4065 36Th Street, San Diego, CA 92104
    1 BED $1,800+
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    2420 Cardinal Drive, San Diego, CA 92123
    STUDIO $1,825+
    1 BED $2,199
    2 BEDS $2,675
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    3616 4Th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
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    707 Tenth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    STUDIO $1,873+
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,681+
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    4240 46Th Street, San Diego, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,875+
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    1 BED $1,875+
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    7575 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA 92111
    STUDIO $1,900
    1 BED $2,300+
    2 BEDS $2,575
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    1399 9Th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    STUDIO $1,972+
    1 BED $2,200+
    2 BEDS $3,030+
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    2220 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102
    1 BED $1,975
    2 BEDS $2,190
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    3167 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102
    1 BED $2,000+
    3 BEDS $3,019+
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    4466 Ohio Street, San Diego, CA 92116
    1 BED $2,017
    2 BEDS $2,412
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    4580 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 92120
    1 BED $2,125+
    2 BEDS $2,675+
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    4531 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS $2,166
    3 BEDS $2,506
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    840 17Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    1 BED $2,174+
    2 BEDS $2,652+
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    3801 Marquette Place #2N, San Diego, CA 92106
    1 BED $2,241+
    2 BEDS $2,844+
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    677 Seventh Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    STUDIO $2,266+
    1 BED $2,326+
    2 BEDS $3,093+
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    5080 Camino Del Arroyo, San Diego, CA 92108
    STUDIO $2,276+
    1 BED $2,724+
    2 BEDS $3,385+
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    3417 Lebon Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    1 BED $2,281+
    2 BEDS $3,012+
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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
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    5550 Balboa Arms Drive, San Diego, CA 92117
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    1 BED $2,350+
    2 BEDS $2,295+
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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.

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    100 Park Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101
    STUDIO $2,305+
    1 BED $2,575+
    2 BEDS $3,485+
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    899 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
    STUDIO $2,315+
    1 BED $2,475+
    2 BEDS $3,495+
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    10802 Camino Ruiz B, San Diego, CA 92126
    1 BED $2,346+
    2 BEDS $2,757+
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    9830 Reagan Road, San Diego, CA 92126
    1 BED $2,350+
    2 BEDS $2,895
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    330 13Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    STUDIO $2,357+
    1 BED $2,860+
    2 BEDS $3,466+
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    7568 Charmant Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    1 BED $2,375+
    2 BEDS $3,025+
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    10845 Via Los Narcisos, San Diego, CA 92129
    2 BEDS $2,530+
    3 BEDS $3,300+
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    3884 1/2 Caminito Aguilar, San Diego, CA 92111
    2 BEDS $2,565+
    3 BEDS $3,315+
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    7980 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA 92111
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    2 BEDS $2,635
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    841 16Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101
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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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Diego, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $531 and $20,216.

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

There are 722 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Diego, CA were last updated on 15 Jun 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in San Diego, CA?

The average San Diego, CA cheap apartment size is 736 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in San Diego, CA?

Cheap apartments in San Diego, 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, CA?

A cheap apartment in San Diego, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in San Diego, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in San Diego, CA has never been easier. We feature 462 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the San Diego, CA average. What is a cheap rent in San Diego, CA? The average apartment rent in San Diego is $2,981 per month so any rental south of $2,384 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, San Diego, CA rents go as low as $531/mo.

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