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

3,375 Rentals
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  1. Building Photo - Rowyn
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,299
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,293 - $2,867
    Required Monthly Fees$6
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,299 - $2,873

    Rowyn

    3775 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
    (619) 940-1157
  4. Exceptional Value
    |
    1 BED
    $2,504
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,499
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,504

    GEMA

    1471 8th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    (619) 304-1520
  7. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,300

    ALX

    300 14th St, San Diego, CA 92101
    (619) 373-1729
  8. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,190+
    1 BED
    $2,437+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,184 - $4,648
    Required Monthly Fees$6
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,190 - $2,669

    Vora Mission Valley

    4440 Twain Ave, San Diego, CA 92120
    (619) 704-7201
  9. Good Value
    STUDIO
    $1,981+
    1 BED
    $2,251+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,975 - $2,585
    Required Monthly Fees$6
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,981 - $2,591

    2911 Adams

    2911 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
    (619) 932-6231
  11. $375 Off
    Price Drop. $375 Off
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,352
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,320 - $3,320
    Required Monthly Fees$32
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,352 - $3,352

    Ancora Apartments

    110 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101
    (619) 389-3517
  12. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    |
    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 - $2,525

    La Terraza Apartments

    10878 Poblado Rd, San Diego, CA 92127
    (858) 437-8273
  23. Discounts
    Discounts
    1 BED
    $1,711+
    2 BEDS
    $2,181+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,699 - $2,399
    Required Monthly Fees$12
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,711 - $2,411

    View Apartments

    6670 Doriana St, San Diego, CA 92139
    (619) 333-7565
  28. Good Value
    1 BED
    $2,086
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,079 - $4,434
    Required Monthly Fees$7
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,086 - $2,200

    Greenfield Village

    5540 Ocean Gate Ln, San Diego, CA 92154
    (619) 505-3739
  30. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    |
    1 BED
    $2,278
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,273 - $4,038
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,278 - $2,623

    The Casas

    10802-B Camino Ruiz, San Diego, CA 92126
    (858) 365-8119
  31. Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $2,220+
    1 BED
    $2,430+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,215 - $2,429
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,220 - $2,430

    Canyon Park

    9555 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92121
    (858) 348-5457
  32. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    |
    1 BED
    $2,379
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,373 - $5,529
    Required Monthly Fees$6
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,379 - $2,626

    Casoleil

    1100 Dennery Rd, San Diego, CA 92154
    (619) 836-0911
  34. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    |
    2 BEDS
    $2,475
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,475
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,475

    Campus Village Apartments

    5925 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
    (858) 264-0959
  35. Exceptional Value
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,963
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,963 - $2,284
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,963 - $2,170

    Tenth&G

    707 10th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    (858) 757-8710
  36. |
    STUDIO
    $1,865+
    1 BED
    $2,088+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,860 - $4,840
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,865 - $2,474

    Navajo Bluffs

    6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119
    (619) 536-1637
  42. Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $2,456
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,445 - $2,645
    Required Monthly Fees$11
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,456 - $2,656

    Axiom La Jolla

    3950 Mahaila Ave, San Diego, CA 92122
    (858) 251-7915
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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

(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

Public High School

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

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
Willow Grove Elementary School

Public Elementary School

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

Public Elementary School

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

Public Elementary School

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

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
692 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Ericson Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
650 Students

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