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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Diego County, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Diego County, CA. 538 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $200

  • a colorful sunset over a bridge over a body of water
    Only 1 unit left
    Studio $100
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Stay Coronado Admin Office, Coronado, CA 92178
    Apply online • Pet friendly

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
  • a blue car parked in front of a house
    Only 2 units left
    Studio $520
    1 bd $1,550
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2017 Rainbow Valley Boulevard, Fallbrook, CA 92028
    Apply online

Apartments Under $800

  • the facade of a building with the word property management on it
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $731+
    2 bd $938
    3 bd $1,042+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    LACDA Housing LP, Bonita, CA 91902
    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
    Apply online
  • a house with palm trees and a car parked in front of it
    Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,210
    1 bd $1,430+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    421 North Citrus Avenue, Vista, CA 92084
    Apply online

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
    Apply online
  • 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
  • a living room with a gray couch and a black and white striped rug
    2 bd $1,473+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4779 Yuma Ave., Oceanside, CA 92057
    Dog friendly
  • a logo for walwood properties with a tree and buildings
    1 bd $1,500
    2 bd $1,700
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1132-1140 TRENTON AVENUE, CHULA VISTA, CA 91911
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  • logo of the certified group of companies logo
    Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $1,550
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Durham Street, El Cajon, CA 92019
    Apply online
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    5 units available
    1 bd $1,550
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    551-581 Mc Intosh St., Chula Vista, CA 91910
    Pet friendly
  • an empty living room with a kitchen and a ceiling fan
    6 units available
    1 bd $1,577+
    2 bd $1,771
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    10112 Ashwood Street, Lakeside, CA 92040
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    1 bd $1,619
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    8956 Harness Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    Dog friendly
  • a living room with a fireplace and a tv on the wall
    1 bd $1,619
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    660 North Quince Street, Escondido, CA 92025
    Pet friendly
  • a living room with couches and chairs
    Studio $1,649
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    480 S El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with chairs and a table
    Studio $1,690+
    1 bd $1,975+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    12730 Monte Vista Rd, Poway, CA 92064
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Living room with couch and table at Portola, Carlsbad
    1 bd $1,696
    2 bd $1,881
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2600 Gage Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92010
    Pet friendly
  • a living room and dining room with a desk and a computer
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    760 E Bobier Dr, Vista, CA 92084
    Pet friendly
  • an open living room with a couch and a dining room table
    20 units available
    Studio $1,725+
    1 bd $1,996+
    2 bd $2,147+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    439 W El Norte Parkway, Ste 102, Escondido, CA 92026
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,745
    2 bd $1,995
    3 bd $2,495+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5492-5496 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92114
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a refrigerator
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3626 Altadena Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets and a refrigerator
    1 bd $1,795+
    2 bd $2,195
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1401 & 1441 13Th Street, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
    Pet friendly
  • a sidewalk with palm trees in front of a building
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,795+
    2 bd $2,095+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    555 Greenbrier Dr., Oceanside, CA 92054
    Apply online
  • 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 kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a refrigerator
    Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,800+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    225 South Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075
    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 kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
    Studio $1,807+
    1 bd $1,989+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4341 Spring Street, La Mesa, CA 91941
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • view of living room and dining room from the corner of the room with glass table
    1 bd $1,825+
    2 bd $2,195
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    307 Orange Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91911
    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
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    3616 4Th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
    Apply online
  • a kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets
    1 bd $1,850
    2 bd $2,195
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1255 & 1271 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91911
    Pet friendly
  • 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 kitchen and living room with a table and a glass jug
    2 bd $1,875+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
    Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a white stove and refrigerator
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,895
    2 bd $2,150
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    667 F St., Chula Vista, CA 91910
    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
    Apply online
  • 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
    Apply online
  • an empty kitchen with white cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator
    1 bd $1,975
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    233 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
    Apply online
  • 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
    Apply online
  • 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
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 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
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 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
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a carpet and a mirror
    4 units available
    Studio $2,145+
    1 bd $2,695
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1000 Chinquapin Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
    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 $100 and $10,000.

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

There are 871 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Diego County, CA were last updated on 3 Jun 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 617 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.