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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA. 369 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $600

  • a small bedroom with a bed and a rug and a nightstand with pillows
    Only 1 unit left
    Studio $512
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    536 5Th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,100

  • a blue house with a fence in front of it
    4 units available
    1 bd $1,025
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1903 K Street San Diego RG, LLC, SAN DIEGO, CA 92102
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,300

  • the logo for walwood properties with a tree and buildings
    Studio $1,200
    1 bd $1,500
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4315-21 N. 51ST ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
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Apartments Under $1,500

  • the logo for walwood properties with a tree and buildings
    1 bd $1,500
    2 bd $1,450+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4212 ALTADENA AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
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  • an apartment building with palm trees and a courtyard
    5 units available
    Studio $1,450
    1 bd $1,825
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3350 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92110
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,800

Apartments Under $1,900

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and sink
    Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,800
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3820 45Th Street, San Diego, CA 92105
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • an empty kitchen and living room with a ceiling fan
    4 units available
    1 bd $1,800+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3873-75 Van Dyke Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a fireplace
    17 units available
    Studio $1,806+
    1 bd $2,375+
    2 bd $2,999+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with blue and yellow furniture and a blue rug
    13 units available
    Studio $1,828+
    1 bd $2,810+
    3 bd $5,572+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    453 13Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with granite counter tops and a stove and refrigerator
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,850
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2621 Highland Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a small house with a porch and a tree on top of it
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    3616 4Th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
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  • an aerial view of a blue and white house with palm trees
    Only 3 units left
    1 bd $2,295+
    2 bd $1,850
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Seva - The Senator, San Diego, CA 92102
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a desk with a chair
    Rent specials
    1 bd $1,940+
    2 bd $2,475+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6263 Acorn St., San Diego, CA 92115
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a table
    27 units available
    Studio $1,942+
    1 bd $2,311+
    2 bd $2,842+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1399 9Th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 7717 LINDA VISTA RD Studio-1 Apartment for Rent
    17 units available
    Studio $1,945
    1 bd $2,170
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    7717 LINDA VISTA RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111
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  • 2220 Market St 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,975
    2 bd $2,190
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2220 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102
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  • a large living room with couches and a pool table
    Rent specials 10 units available
    Studio $1,975
    1 bd $2,125+
    2 bd $2,575
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2420 Cardinal Drive, San Diego, CA 92123
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a building with a sidewalk in front of it
    2 bd $1,980
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    4531 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink
    Only 3 units left
    1 bd $2,000
    2 bd $2,195
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    244 50Th Street, San Diego, CA 92102
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a white couch and a large window
    16 units available
    Studio $2,026+
    1 bd $2,966+
    2 bd $2,851+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    707 Tenth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
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  • a living room with a fireplace and a tv
    10 units available
    1 bd $2,059+
    2 bd $2,884+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    840 17Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,100
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4240 46Th Street, San Diego, CA 92115
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
    Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $2,150
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3553 43Rd Street, San Diego, CA 92105
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  • a rendering of a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
    5 units available
    Studio $2,199
    1 bd $2,999+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4250 Oregon St, San Diego, CA 92104
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  • a living room with a orange couch and a window
    Studio $2,260+
    1 bd $2,425+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    899 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
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  • a living room with a blue couch and a chair and a table
    18 units available
    1 bd $2,305+
    2 bd $2,884+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3801 Marquette Place #2N, San Diego, CA 92106
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a rug
    1 bd $2,325+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4580 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 92120
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Rent specials 8 units available
    1 bd $2,350
    2 bd $2,895
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    9830 Reagan Road, San Diego, CA 92126
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  • our apartments have a kitchen and living room with a table
    1 bd $2,350+
    2 bd $2,999+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    229 16Th St, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a television
    2 bd $2,359+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    220 47Th Street Apt. C, San Diego, CA 92102
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  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
    5 units available
    Studio $2,417+
    1 bd $2,747+
    2 bd $3,412+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    655 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
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  • a living room with a couch and a tv
    2 bd $2,480+
    3 bd $3,465+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    10845 Via Los Narcisos, San Diego, CA 92129
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
    23 units available
    1 bd $2,485+
    2 bd $2,740+
    3 bd $3,440+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1100 Dennery Rd, San Diego, CA 92154
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    60 units available
    Studio $2,513+
    1 bd $2,503+
    2 bd $3,285+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4440 Twain Ave, San Diego, CA 92120
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a window
    27 units available
    1 bd $2,666+
    2 bd $3,428+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3845 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    Cat friendly
  • a living room with furniture and a television
    2 bd $2,840+
    3 bd $3,285+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3884 1/2 Caminito Aguilar, San Diego, CA 92111
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    5747 Lauretta Street, San Diego, CA 92110
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with a white refrigerator and a stove
    Verified Listing

    5344 Rex Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
    Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a microwave
    Verified Listing

    3717 Van Dyke Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
    Pet friendly
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a wall with a flower mural
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    4234 Mississippi Street, San Diego, CA 92104
    Apply online • Pet friendly
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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 $1,500 and $10,000.

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

There are 317 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Diego, CA were last updated on 20 May 2026.

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

The average San Diego, CA cheap apartment size is 633 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.