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Apartments under $1,800 for Rent in San Diego, CA

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  1. Building Photo - Entrada
    Good Value
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,809
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly Fees$9
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,809

    Entrada

    453 13th St, San Diego, CA 92101
    (619) 432-3986
  2. Building Photo - Union Grantville - Lease by the Bed
    Good Value
    |
    2 BEDS
    $925+
    4 BEDS
    $850+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$850 - $1,675
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$850 - $1,675

    Union Grantville - Lease by the Bed

    4520 Alvarado Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92120
    (858) 258-9631
  3. Discounts
    Discounts
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,760
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,754 - $2,064
    Required Monthly Fees$6
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,760 - $2,070

    Navajo Bluffs

    6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119
    (619) 536-1637
  4. Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $1,742+
    2 BEDS
    $1,317+
    4 BEDS
    $1,116+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,099 - $1,725
    Required Monthly Fees$17
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,116 - $1,742

    Iconic on Alvarado - Lease by the Bed

    6625 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA 92120
    (858) 298-2463
  6. 1 BED
    $1,751
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,739 - $1,939
    Required Monthly Fees$12
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,751 - $1,951

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    6670 Doriana St, San Diego, CA 92139
    (619) 333-7565
  14. STUDIO
    $1,796
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,796
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,796

    Messina Senior Apartments

    5255 Mount Etna Dr, San Diego, CA 92117
    (858) 251-7598
  25. STUDIO
    $1,673
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,668
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,673

    Cedar Shores

    2151 Oliver Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
    (858) 281-2489
  27. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $1,736
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,736 - $2,050
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,736 - $2,050

    64Forty

    6440 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
    (619) 864-7516
  42. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,795 - $1,900
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Total Monthly Price$1,800 - $1,905

    The Plaza

    1438-1448 E 8th St, National City, CA 91950
    (619) 649-7942
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Living & Renting in San Diego

San Diego at a Glance

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$2,446
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San Diego, CA Apartments for Rent

San Diego, "America's Finest City," offers a coastal paradise with a Mediterranean climate, miles of beaches, and the distinction of being California's birthplace. Renters searching for apartments in San Diego discover year-round warm weather and Pacific Ocean access that create an unbeatable lifestyle blending relaxation and adventure.

San Diego's 52 neighborhoods appeal to every type of renter—from downtown high-rises overlooking the waterfront to beachfront apartments in Pacific Beach and trendy walkable spots in North Park. The city's thriving job market, powered by major employers like Qualcomm, Sharp HealthCare, and UC San Diego, draws both professionals and students. With Balboa Park's 17 museums, the world-famous San Diego Zoo, plus endless outdoor options from Mission Trails hiking to La Jolla surfing, apartment communities here put you close to career opportunities and recreational activities that showcase the best of Southern California living.

Why San Diego?

  • San Diego has several beaches like La Jolla Cove, where you can view sea lions or surf
  • San Diego is home to Balboa Park, a famed park that house the San Diego Zoo and 17 museums
  • The city has year-round warm weather and little precipitation
  • San Diego has a dynamic downtown area with unique districts like Little Italy and the Gaslamp Quarter
  • San Diego is home to the University of California-San Diego and several other institutions

Renting in San Diego

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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in San Diego

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Education

GreatSchools Rating
Del Norte High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,557 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Del Norte High

Public High School

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

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,536 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Torrey Pines High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,536 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Canyon Crest Academy

Public High School

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

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
715 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Marshall Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,390 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Mesa Verde Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,178 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Muirlands Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
742 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Pacific Beach Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
715 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Willow Grove Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
701 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Willow Grove Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
701 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Stone Ranch Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
692 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Stone Ranch Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
692 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Ericson Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
650 Students

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Apartments for Rent Near San Diego

San Diego Apartments for Rent in Your Budget

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