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Apartments under $2,500 for Rent in San Diego, CA

3,873 Rentals
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  2. Building Photo - Ancora
    Good Value
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,427
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,395 - $2,770
    Required Monthly Fees$32
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,427 - $2,802

    Ancora

    110 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101
    (619) 389-3517
  4. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,384
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,375 - $2,725
    Required Monthly Fees$8
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,383 - $2,733

    Tenney

    2260 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104
    (858) 221-6067
  5. Discounts
    Discounts
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    1 BED
    $2,455
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,455 - $2,690
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,455 - $2,690

    La Terraza Apartments

    10878 Poblado Rd, San Diego, CA 92127
    (858) 437-8273
  9. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,286+
    1 BED
    $2,302+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,281 - $4,425
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,286 - $4,430

    Vora Mission Valley

    4440 Twain Ave, San Diego, CA 92120
    (619) 704-7201
  11. 1 BED
    $2,360
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,297 - $4,416
    Required Monthly Fees$63
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,360 - $4,479

    Silo

    7231 Colchester Ct, San Diego, CA 92154
    (619) 870-8651
  12. Good Value
    STUDIO
    $1,858+
    1 BED
    $2,296+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,852 - $2,615
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,857 - $2,620

    2911 Adams

    2911 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
    (619) 932-6231
  13. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $1,980+
    1 BED
    $2,130+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,975 - $2,370
    Required Monthly Fees$4
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,979 - $2,374

    64 Forty

    6440 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
    (619) 864-7516
  14. Exceptional Value
    |
    1 BED
    $2,504
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,499
    Required Monthly Fees$4
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,503

    GEMA

    1471 8th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    (619) 304-1520
  15. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,290
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,284 - $2,702
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,289 - $2,707

    Rowyn

    3775 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
    (619) 940-1157
  17. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,215+
    1 BED
    $2,450+

    ALX

    300 14th St, San Diego, CA 92101
    (619) 373-1729
  22. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,463
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,456 - $4,397
    Required Monthly Fees$7
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,463 - $4,404

    Stanza Little Italy

    310 A St, San Diego, CA 92101
    (619) 393-5977
  25. Good Value
    STUDIO
    $2,330+
    1 BED
    $2,489+
    2 BEDS
    $855+
    3 BEDS
    $1,560+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$855 - $2,489
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$855 - $2,489

    Union Grantville

    4520 Alvarado Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92120
    (858) 258-9631
  29. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    |
    1 BED
    $1,950+
    2 BEDS
    $2,400+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950 - $2,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,950 - $2,600

    Carroll Apartments

    9494 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92126
    (858) 500-1833
  30. Exceptional Value
    |
    1 BED
    $2,186
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,169 - $4,639
    Required Monthly Fees$16
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,185 - $4,655

    The Casas

    10802-B Camino Ruiz, San Diego, CA 92126
    (858) 365-8119
  32. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    |
    1 BED
    $2,212
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,206 - $6,450
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,211 - $6,455

    Casoleil

    1100 Dennery Rd, San Diego, CA 92154
    (619) 836-0911
  37. |
    1 BED
    $2,445
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,440 - $8,762
    Required Monthly Fees$4
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,444 - $8,766

    Legacy

    9320 Hillery Dr, San Diego, CA 92126
    (858) 901-7018
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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

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in San Diego

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Education

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Westview 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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University City High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
Students
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Scripps Ranch High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
Students
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Mt. Carmel High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
Students
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Carmel Valley Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
Students
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Magnolia Science Academy San Diego

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
Students
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Pacific Beach Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
Students
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Solana Ranch Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
Students
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Carmel Del Mar Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
Students
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Adobe Bluffs Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
Students
GreatSchools Rating
Deer Canyon 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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