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

Apartments Under $600

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    536 5Th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    Studio $512

Apartments Under $1,300

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    4315-21 N. 51ST ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
    Studio $1,200
    1 BED $1,500

Apartments Under $1,500

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    3350 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92110
    Studio $1,450
    1 BED $1,825
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    4212 ALTADENA AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,500
    2 BEDS $1,450+

Apartments Under $1,700

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    4902 67Th St., San Diego, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,666
    2 BEDS $2,500
    4 BEDS $4,500

Apartments Under $1,800

Apartments Under $1,900

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    453 13Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    Studio $1,809+
    1 BED $2,930+
    2+ BEDS $3,383+
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    Seva - The Senator, San Diego, CA 92102
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    3616 4Th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
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    6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119
    Studio $1,861+
    1 BED $2,253+
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    1479-1485 ELDER AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92154
    1 BED $1,895
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    2420 Cardinal Drive, San Diego, CA 92123
    Studio $2,005
    1 BED $2,175+
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    707 Tenth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    Studio $2,085+
    1 BED $2,326+
    2 BEDS $3,130+
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    1399 9Th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    Studio $2,132+
    1 BED $2,399+
    2 BEDS $2,855+
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    2 BEDS $2,195
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    1530 Chalcedony St., San Diego, CA 92109
    1 BED $2,195+
    2 BEDS $3,750
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    9830 Reagan Road, San Diego, CA 92126
    1 BED $2,270+
    2 BEDS $2,602
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    220 47Th Street Apt. C, San Diego, CA 92102
    2 BEDS $2,295+
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    3884 1/2 Caminito Aguilar, San Diego, CA 92111
    2 BEDS $2,335+
    3 BEDS $3,120+
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    10802 Camino Ruiz B, San Diego, CA 92126
    1 BED $2,444+
    2 BEDS $2,876+
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    10845 Via Los Narcisos, San Diego, CA 92129
    2 BEDS $2,615+
    3 BEDS $3,420+
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    4531 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
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    4065 36Th Street, San Diego, CA 92104
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    2607 44Th Street, San Diego, CA 92105
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    7844 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92139
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Getting around in San Diego, CA

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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 $1,500 and $6,356. Find cheap apartments in San Diego, CA.

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

There are 130 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Diego, CA were last updated on 29 Sep 2023.

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

The average San Diego, CA cheap apartment size is 731 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. You might be interested in studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, or browse all RentCafe apartments for rent in San Diego, CA.

Look for cheap apartments near me

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 141 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 $3,016 per month so any rental south of $2,413 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, San Diego, CA rents go as low as $512/mo.

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