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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA. 1,349 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,200

  • 4 units available
    1 bd $1,000
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1903 -1923 K Street, SAN DIEGO, CA 92102
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,400

  • 5 units available
    1 bd $1,620
    2 bd $1,233+
    3 bd $1,348
    Base rent Income restricted
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    3.5 (3)
    2325 Commercial St., San Diego, CA 92113
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Apartments Under $1,600

  • 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
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  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $1,508
    1 bd $1,921
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (24)
    3350 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92110
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  • Rent specials Rewards
    1 bd $1,595+
    2 bd $1,775+
    Base rent
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    3.5 (5)
    6263 Acorn St., San Diego, CA 92115
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Apartments Under $1,800

  • Only 2 units left
    2 bd $1,650
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (1)
    2615 44Th Street, San Diego, CA 92105
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  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,650+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3820 45Th Street, San Diego, CA 92105
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  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,695
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (1)
    3185 Madison Ave., San Diego, CA 92116
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  • New units available 4 units available
    Studio $1,741+
    1 bd $2,291+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2401 Seaside St, San Diego, CA 92107
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  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (3)
    3873-75 Van Dyke Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
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  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4252-60 WINONA AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
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  • 1 bd $1,750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

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

    3.5 (3)
    4280-90 52ND ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
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  • 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
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $1,790
    1 bd $2,286
    2 bd $3,000
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (7)
    453 13Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101
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  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,795
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (2)
    1479-1485 ELDER AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92154
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  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,795
    2 bd $2,095
    3 bd $2,395+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5492-5496 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92114
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Apartments Under $2,000

  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,800
    2 bd $2,190
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2220 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102
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  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $1,800
    3 bd $3,290
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (1)
    519 25Th St, San Diego, CA 92102
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  • New units available 11 units available
    Studio $1,807+
    1 bd $1,975+
    2 bd $2,986+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (18)
    6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119
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    3616 4Th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
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  • 4 units available
    Studio $1,850+
    1 bd $2,200+
    2 bd $2,400
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2449 A Street, San Diego, CA 92102
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  • Rent specials 5 units available
    1 bd $1,872+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (1)
    4981 Catoctin Dr, San Diego, CA 92115
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  • New units available 7 units available
    2 bd $1,875+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4750-4770 Home Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
    Pet friendly
  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $1,890+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (2)
    3167 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • New units available
    Studio $1,900
    1 bd $2,300+
    2 bd $2,850
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (25)
    7575 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA 92111
    Pet friendly
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $1,931+
    1 bd $1,921+
    2 bd $2,568+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    5474 Reservoir Dr, San Diego, CA 92120
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 2 units left
    2 bd $1,950+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5344 Rex Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
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  • Only 2 units left
    2 bd $1,950+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    244 50Th Street, San Diego, CA 92102
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  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $1,950
    1 bd $2,199+
    2 bd $2,475+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (5)
    2420 Cardinal Drive, San Diego, CA 92123
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  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $1,974+
    1 bd $2,325+
    2 bd $2,999+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (17)
    1399 9Th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,980+
    1 bd $2,310
    2 bd $2,895+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4070 Huerfano Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • 6 units available
    1 bd $1,995+
    2 bd $2,700
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (5)
    10112 - 10182 BLACK MTN RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92126
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  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $1,999
    1 bd $2,576
    2 bd $4,489+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    372 4Th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
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Apartments Under $2,200

  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $2,177
    99 bd $2,006+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (2)
    4721 - 4729 WILSON AV, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • New units available 19 units available
    1 bd $2,023+
    2 bd $2,772+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (58)
    3801 Marquette Place #2N, San Diego, CA 92106
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 5 units available
    1 bd $2,050+
    2 bd $2,795+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (10)
    2470-2478 B Street LLC, San Diego, CA 92102
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,065
    2 bd $2,245
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (58)
    5802 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115
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  • New units available 12 units available
    Studio $2,108+
    1 bd $2,301+
    2 bd $2,900+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    677 Seventh Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials
    Studio $2,119+
    1 bd $2,617+
    2 bd $4,095
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    3090 Polk Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104
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  • Rent specials New units available
    2 bd $2,162+
    3 bd $3,343+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3884 1/2 Caminito Aguilar, San Diego, CA 92111
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  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,182+
    1 bd $2,210+
    2 bd $3,090+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    899 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
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  • Rent specials 42 units available
    1 bd $2,186+
    2 bd $2,693+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (1)
    10802 Camino Ruiz B, San Diego, CA 92126
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,193+
    1 bd $2,413+
    2 bd $3,228+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (42)
    330 13Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,212+
    1 bd $2,570+
    2 bd $3,786+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3250 Barnett Ave., San Diego, CA 92110
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  • Rent specials
    Studio $2,220+
    1 bd $2,629+
    2 bd $3,360+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1501 Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
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  • New units available 35 units available
    1 bd $2,227+
    2 bd $2,958+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (1)
    3417 Lebon Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
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  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,248+
    1 bd $2,607+
    2 bd $3,547
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (3)
    1509 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
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  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,250+
    1 bd $3,187+
    2 bd $3,795+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (2)
    800 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,295+
    2 bd $2,795+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (6)
    5550 Balboa Arms Drive, San Diego, CA 92117
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,200 and $13,430.

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

There are 1683 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Diego, CA were last updated on 10 May 2026.

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

The average San Diego, CA cheap apartment size is 766 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.