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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA

741 rentals available

720 Fourth Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.2

Very good

720 Fourth Avenue

720 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

4895 Barstow St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap North Clairemont apartment for rent in San Diego

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

0 baths

$925

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Furnished
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
6406 Shane Pl #6406 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College East apartment for rent in San Diego

6402-06 Shane Place - 6406

6406 Shane Pl #6406, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

2 baths

$3,895

$995

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 22

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Ceiling Fan
Furnished
In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

7.2

Very good

6404 Shane Place

6404 Shane Pl, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable

4 beds

2 baths

$995

Apartment for rent

5117 Remington Rd #5117 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College West apartment for rent in San Diego

5115-21 Remington Road - 5117

5117 Remington Rd #5117, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

8 beds

4 baths

$995

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities
Central Heat
Controlled Access
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Storage
5139 Ewing St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College East house for rent in San Diego

5139 Ewing Street - 1

5139 Ewing St #1, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

6 beds

3 baths

$5,995

$1,000

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jul 24

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$595

720 4th Ave

Nearby rental good for pet owners

6342 Plaza Cuernavaca - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Alta Vista house for rent in San Diego

SD ROOM FOR RENT

6342 Plaza Cuernavaca, San Diego, CA 92114

Affordable | On-site laundry | Carpet

1 bed

1.5 baths

$1,000

House for rent

Available Aug 7

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
6419 Shane Pl #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College East house for rent in San Diego

6419 Shane Place - 1

6419 Shane Pl #1, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

2 baths

$1,050

House for rent

Available Jul 13

Top amenities
Central Heat
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
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5492 Drover Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College West house for rent in San Diego

5492 Drover Drive - 1

5492 Drover Dr #1, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

8 beds

3 baths

$1,095

House for rent

Available Aug 17

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Fireplace
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
Storage
5119 Remington Rd #5119 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College West apartment for rent in San Diego

5119 Remington Rd #5119, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 15

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
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$1,375

5310 Redding Rd

$1,400

5435 Soho View Ter #A

$1,400

5050 54th St

$1,595

4218 47th St

4971 Dassco Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Chollas View apartment for rent in San Diego

4971 Dassco Ct, San Diego, CA 92102

Affordable | Assigned parking | Central heat

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Hardy Avenue Apartments | Walk to SDSU | 3BR for Roommates - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

7.2

Very good

Hardy Avenue Apartments | Walk to SDSU | 3BR for Roommates

5584 Hardy Ave, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

2 baths

$1,165–$3,295

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
773 Canyon Point Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Mira Mesa condo for rent in San Diego

Private Room available in 5bed/3 bath. Furnished including utilities $1200

773 Canyon Point Ln, San Diego, CA 92126

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

Condo for rent

Available May 18

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
9395 Pipilo St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Rancho Penasquitos house for rent in San Diego

$1,250 - Room for rent in 4 Bd 3 Ba House In San Diego (Rancho Penasquitos area)

9395 Pipilo St #NA, San Diego, CA 92129

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

4 beds

3 baths

$1,250

House for rent

Available Sep 1

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Ceiling Fan
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
3210 Caminito Eastbluff #59 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap La Jolla Village townhouse for rent in San Diego

3 Separate Bedrooms for rent in La Jolla close to UCSD

3210 Caminito Eastbluff #59, San Diego, CA 92037

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

4 beds

3 baths

$1,300

House for rent

Available Aug 22

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Furnished
Garage Parking
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool
10742 Caminito Cascara - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Grantville townhouse for rent in San Diego

Single furnished bedroom in a 4/2 Townhouse

10742 Caminito Cascara, San Diego, CA 92108

Affordable | On-site laundry | Furnished

4 beds

2 baths

$1,450

$1,300

Price drop

House for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
1343 C St #5D - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap East Village apartment for rent in San Diego

Clean private bedroom - Month to Month - Ideal for academic, intern, medical, military, tech nomad and international student

1343 C St #5D, San Diego, CA 92101

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,325

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Furnished
Hardwood Floor
On-Site Laundry
5215-5217 Catoctin Drive - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

7.9

Very good

5215-5217 Catoctin Drive

5215 Catoctin Dr, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,375

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
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Redding Rd - 5310 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Redding Rd - 5310

5310 Redding Rd, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,375

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
5521 Blueridge St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

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Large private ROOM with private bathroom

5521 Blueridge St #4, San Diego, CA 92139

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
5435 Soho View Ter #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap El Cerrito townhouse for rent in San Diego

5435 Soho View Ter #A, San Diego, CA 92105

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

$1,400

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jan 8

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
5050 54th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College West apartment for rent in San Diego

1BR/1.0BA

5050 54th St, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
In-Unit Laundry
11785 Stoney Peak Dr #722 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Carmel Mountain apartment for rent in San Diego

Private bedroom and bathroom for rent.

11785 Stoney Peak Dr #722, San Diego, CA 92128

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$1,475

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 10

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool
1343 C St #9-9A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap East Village apartment for rent in San Diego

Large Clean Private Bedroom. Month to Month - Ideal for Grad-Intern-Coder-Travel Nurse-Military

1343 C St #9-9A, San Diego, CA 92101

Affordable | Dishwasher | Ceiling fan

4 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
1343 C St #9B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap East Village apartment for rent in San Diego

Ideal for Grads-Interns-Medical-Military - Month to month

1343 C St #9B, San Diego, CA 92101

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Top amenities
Business Center
Dishwasher
Furnished
On-Site Laundry
Roof Deck
CASA DIEGO - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
New construction

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

CASA DIEGO

6195 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

4 beds

2 baths

$1,499

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Garage Parking
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Residents Lounge
Storage
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Orchid SENIOR 55 PLUS Apts - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

Orchid SENIOR 55 PLUS Apts

4024 32nd St, San Diego, CA 92104

Affordable | On-site laundry | Package service

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,500–$1,900

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
*4218 47th Street - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

2d ago

8.3

Very good

*4218 47th Street

4218 47th St, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$1,595

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Willie James Jones (Defay/Perez) - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Willie James Jones (Defay/Perez)

430 S Willie James Jones Ave, San Diego, CA 92113

Affordable

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,695–$2,395

Apartment for rent

9253 Regents Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap University City apartment for rent in San Diego

Luxury UTC Furnished Room $1700

9253 Regents Rd #1, San Diego, CA 92037

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$1,700

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 10

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Cable
Furnished
High Ceilings
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool
4307 - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

9

Excellent

4307

3522 College Ave, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,750–$2,090

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
State - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9

Excellent

State

4981 Catoctin Dr, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,758–$4,805

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Controlled Access
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Storage
Swimming Pool
Fifty Twenty-Five - Photo 1 of 1
Student housing
Rent special

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

Fifty Twenty-Five

5025 Collwood Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | On-site management

Studio

1 bath

$1,799

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 20

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Furnished
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
Package Service
Residents Lounge
**.4210-4216 Division Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

**.4210-4216 Division Street

4210 Division St, San Diego, CA 92113

Affordable | Air conditioning | Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

Apartment for rent

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3086-3088 Main St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

3086-3088 Main St

3086 Main St, San Diego, CA 92113

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Apartment for rent

8338 Regents RoadUnit 2O #2O - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap University City condo for rent in San Diego

8338 Regents Road Unit 2O - 2O

8338 Regents RoadUnit 2O #2O, San Diego, CA 92122

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$1,950

Condo for rent

Available Aug 8

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Carpet
Ceiling Fan
Microwave
Storage
Swimming Pool
3864 35th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

3864 35th Street

3864 35th St, San Diego, CA 92104

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Apartment for rent

1061 Saturn Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

1061 Saturn Blvd

1061 Saturn Blvd, San Diego, CA 92154

Affordable | Dishwasher | Microwave

2 beds

1 bath

$1,975

Apartment for rent

4223 Winona Ave #4223 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Colina Del Sol apartment for rent in San Diego

4223 Winona Ave #4223, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$1,975

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 7

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Concierge Service
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
4039 National Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Southcrest house for rent in San Diego

4039 National Ave

4039 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92113

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Business center

2 beds

1 bath

$1,980

House for rent

Top amenities
Business Center
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
DL 42nd Street - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.8

Very good

DL 42nd Street

3555 42nd St, San Diego, CA 92105

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Cinnamon Woods Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.7

Very good

Cinnamon Woods Apartments

1363 27th St, San Diego, CA 92154

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,995–$2,495

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
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Imperial Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.8

Very good

Imperial Terrace

5460 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92114

Affordable | On-site laundry | Carpet

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995–$2,145

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Hardwood Floor
On-Site Laundry
Euclid - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Euclid

3834 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92105

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

3231 Madison Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Normal Heights condo for rent in San Diego

3231 Madison Ave, San Diego, CA 92116

Affordable | Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Condo for rent

5368 Imperial Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Valencia Park apartment for rent in San Diego

5368 Imperial Avenue - 3

5368 Imperial Ave #3, San Diego, CA 92114

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Available May 30

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Storage
5316 Imperial Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Valencia Park apartment for rent in San Diego

5316 Imperial Ave #B, San Diego, CA 92114

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,125

$1,999

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
4054 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.2

Excellent

4054

4054 Highland Ave, San Diego, CA 92105

Affordable | Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Price drop

Apartment for rent

533 22nd St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Sherman Heights apartment for rent in San Diego

$2,000 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Tiny House In San Diego With Great Amenities

533 22nd St #2, San Diego, CA 92102

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

Available May 31

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
4127 Wabash Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap Corridor condo for rent in San Diego

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,050

Condo for rent

Available Aug 10

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Carpet
Ceiling Fan
Controlled Access
On-Site Laundry
Storage
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