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  1. Building Photo - Union Grantville
    Good Value
    2 BEDS
    $855+
    3 BEDS
    $1,560+
    4 BEDS
    $875+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$855 - $1,700
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$855 - $1,700

    Union Grantville

    4520 Alvarado Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92120
    (858) 258-9631
  2. Building Photo - Navajo Bluffs
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
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    STUDIO
    $1,770
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,753 - $2,833
    Required Monthly Fees$16
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,769 - $2,849

    Navajo Bluffs

    6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119
    (619) 536-1637
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Living & Renting in San Diego

San Diego at a Glance

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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

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High Tech High Mesa

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
Students
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East Village High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
Students
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Canyon Crest Academy

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
Students
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Westview High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
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School for Entrepreneurship and Technology

Public High School

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Grades 9-12
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Magnolia Science Academy San Diego

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
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Carmel Valley Middle

Public Middle School

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Grades 6-8
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Pacific Beach Middle

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Grades 6-8
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De Portola Middle

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Public
Grades 6-8
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Adobe Bluffs Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
Students
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Rolling Hills Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
Students
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Birney Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
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Ericson Elementary

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Grades K-5
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Hardy Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
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Apartments for Rent Near San Diego

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