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  5. Building Photo - Union Grantville - Lease by the Bed
    Good Value
    |
    1 BED
    $2,355+
    2 BEDS
    $925+
    4 BEDS
    $850+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$850 - $2,530
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$850 - $2,530

    Union Grantville - Lease by the Bed

    4520 Alvarado Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92120
    (858) 258-9631
  12. Building Photo - 4454 Eastgate Mall
    3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$950

    4454 Eastgate Mall Unit 8

    4454 Eastgate Mall, San Diego, CA 92121
  13. Building Photo - Trolley Court
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $974

    Trolley Court

    940 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
  14. 1 BED, 0.5 BATH
    $975
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$975
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$975

    4770 55th St Unit 4770 ROOM

    4770 55th St, San Diego, CA 92115
  15. 3 BEDS
    $986+
    4 BEDS
    $1,095+

    Monte

    6251 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115
  18. Building Photo - The Rive San Diego
    2 BEDS
    $1,109+
    3 BEDS
    $1,189+
    4 BEDS
    $1,034+

    The Rive San Diego

    6345 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
  21. Building Photo - 5027 Campanile Dr
    1 BED, 2 BATHS
    $1,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,050

    5027 Campanile Dr

    5027 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA 92115
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  22. Deluxe Unit - Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!
    STUDIO
    $1,062
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,062 - $1,230
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,062 - $1,230

    Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!

    901 F St, San Diego, CA 92101
  23. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    3 BEDS
    $1,165+
    4 BEDS
    $1,125+
    5 BEDS
    $1,064+

    Victory on Paseo

    5505 Lindo Paseo, San Diego, CA 92115
  24. STUDIO
    $1,084+
    1 BED
    $1,180+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,084 - $1,275
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,084 - $1,275

    The Orchard Senior Apartments (55+)

    4040-4080 Hancock St, San Diego, CA 92110
  26. Building Photo - Iconic on Alvarado - Lease by the Bed
    Exceptional Value
    2 BEDS
    $1,317+
    4 BEDS
    $1,116+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,099 - $1,375
    Required Monthly Fees$17
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,116 - $1,392

    Iconic on Alvarado - Lease by the Bed

    6625 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA 92120
    (858) 298-2463
  27. Building Photo - 317 Topaz Ct
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,100

    317 Topaz Ct Unit 317 Topaz

    317 Topaz Ct, Chula Vista, CA 91911
  29. Building Photo - 8360 Neva Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,150

    8360 Neva Ave

    8360 Neva Ave, San Diego, CA 92123
  36. Building Photo - 4975 Tierra Baja Way
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    5 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $1,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,250

    4975 Tierra Baja Way

    4975 Tierra Baja Way, San Diego, CA 92115
  37. Building Photo - 5275 Reservoir Dr
    1 BED, 2 BATHS
    $1,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,250

    5275 Reservoir Dr Unit 5275 Reservior

    5275 Reservoir Dr, San Diego, CA 92115
  42. Building Photo - 3302 Baltimore St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,299
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,299
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,299

    3302 Baltimore St

    3302 Baltimore St, San Diego, CA 92117
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San Diego, CA Cheap Apartments for Rent

When looking for cheap apartments in San Diego, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in San Diego.

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Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 750 cheap apartments available in San Diego Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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Del Norte High School

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2,557 Students
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Del Norte High

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Grades 9-12
2,557 Students
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Torrey Pines High School

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Grades 9-12
2,536 Students
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Torrey Pines High

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2,536 Students
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Canyon Crest Academy

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Grades 9-12
2,147 Students
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Pacific Beach Middle School

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Grades 6-8
715 Students
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Marshall Middle School

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1,390 Students
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Mesa Verde Middle School

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Grades 6-8
1,178 Students
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Muirlands Middle School

Public Middle School

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Grades 6-8
742 Students
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Pacific Beach Middle

Public Middle School

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Grades 6-8
715 Students
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Willow Grove Elementary

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Grades K-5
701 Students
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Willow Grove Elementary School

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Grades K-5
701 Students
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Stone Ranch Elementary School

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Grades K-5
692 Students
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Stone Ranch Elementary

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Public
Grades K-5
692 Students
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Ericson Elementary

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650 Students

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