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Apartments under $3,000 for Rent in San Diego, CA

5,875 Rentals
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  2. Building Photo - AMLI Aero
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $2,965
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,900 - $3,089
    Required Monthly Fees$65
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,965 - $3,090

    AMLI Aero

    3585 Aero Ct, San Diego, CA 92123
    (858) 264-2145
  3. $742 Off
    Price Drop. $742 Off
    STUDIO
    $2,632+
    1 BED
    $2,752+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,575 - $3,636
    Required Monthly Fees$7
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,632 - $3,643

    Elowen

    8555 Aero Dr, San Diego, CA 92123
    (619) 304-4135
  5. $305 Off
    Price Drop. $305 Off
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    STUDIO
    $2,125+
    1 BED
    $2,318+
    2 BEDS
    $2,952+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,119 - $5,209
    Required Monthly Fees$6
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,125 - $3,092

    Vora Mission Valley

    4440 Twain Ave, San Diego, CA 92120
    (619) 704-7201
  6. $320 Off
    Price Drop. $320 Off
    STUDIO
    $1,981+
    1 BED
    $2,201+
    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
  7. Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $1,819+
    1 BED
    $2,486+
    2 BEDS
    $2,323+
    3 BEDS
    $2,579+

    Atlas Alvarado

    6535 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA 92120
    (619) 639-0475
  8. $400 Off
    Price Drop. $400 Off
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    STUDIO
    $2,703+
    1 BED
    $2,988+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,695 - $3,580
    Required Monthly Fees$8
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,703 - $3,588

    Alexan Camellia

    4888 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111
    (855) 758-1450
  9. STUDIO
    $2,662+
    1 BED
    $2,967+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,639 - $3,064
    Required Monthly Fees$8
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,662 - $3,072

    Broadstone Mission Valley

    1908 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108
    (949) 596-3866
  10. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $1,955+
    1 BED
    $2,215+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950 - $2,370
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,955 - $2,215

    64 Forty

    6440 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
    (619) 864-7516
  11. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,859+
    1 BED
    $2,984+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,850 - $3,130
    Required Monthly Fees$9
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,859 - $3,139

    Tenney

    2260 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104
    (858) 221-6067
  12. Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $2,299+
    1 BED
    $2,701+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,293 - $3,454
    Required Monthly Fees$6
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,299 - $3,460

    Rowyn

    3775 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
    (619) 940-1157
  13. Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $2,610+
    1 BED
    $2,953+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,603 - $3,959
    Required Monthly Fees$7
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,610 - $3,808

    Diega

    702 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
    (619) 391-4135
  14. Exceptional Value
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    1 BED
    $2,518
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,513 - $2,910
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,518 - $2,915

    GEMA

    1471 8th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    (619) 304-1520
  16. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
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    STUDIO
    $2,324+
    1 BED
    $2,686+

    ALX

    300 14th St, San Diego, CA 92101
    (619) 373-1729
  27. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    |
    1 BED
    $2,455+
    2 BEDS
    $2,805+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,455 - $3,090
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,455 - $3,060

    La Terraza Apartments

    10878 Poblado Rd, San Diego, CA 92127
    (858) 437-8273
  29. Good Value
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    1 BED
    $2,644
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,635 - $2,785
    Required Monthly Fees$9
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,644 - $2,794

    Artisan at the Village of Escaya

    1151 Encanto Loop, Chula Vista, CA 91913
    (619) 473-7592
  30. Good Value
    |
    1 BED
    $2,719
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,700 - $2,765
    Required Monthly Fees$19
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,719 - $2,784

    Luminary at Cota Vera

    6000 Luminary Dr, Chula Vista, CA 91913
    (619) 824-6079
  35. Good Value
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,629+
    1 BED
    $2,736+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,622 - $2,876
    Required Monthly Fees$7
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,629 - $2,829

    Eighteen Ten State St

    1810 State St, San Diego, CA 92101
    (619) 731-0267
  36. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,657
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,649 - $3,592
    Required Monthly Fees$8
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,657

    Valentina by Alta

    1919 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101
    (619) 577-4936
  37. |
    1 BED
    $2,548
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,543 - $5,527
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,548 - $2,810

    Legacy

    9320 Hillery Dr, San Diego, CA 92126
    (858) 901-7018
  38. |
    1 BED
    $2,532
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,515
    Required Monthly Fees$17
    Total Monthly Price$2,532

    IMT Sorrento Valley

    11102 Caminito Alvarez, San Diego, CA 92126
    (858) 746-7895
  39. Good Value
    1 BED
    $2,506
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,495 - $2,890
    Required Monthly Fees$11
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,506 - $2,901

    Axiom La Jolla

    3950 Mahaila Ave, San Diego, CA 92122
    (858) 251-7915
  40. Exceptional Value
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,757+
    1 BED
    $2,268+
    2 BEDS
    $3,007+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,750 - $3,000
    Required Monthly Fees$7
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,757 - $3,007

    Entrada

    453 13th St, San Diego, CA 92101
    (619) 432-3986
  42. |
    STUDIO
    $2,909+
    1 BED
    $2,730+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,699 - $4,620
    Required Monthly Fees$31
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,730 - $2,934

    AV8 Little Italy

    2155 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
    (858) 630-4129
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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
GreatSchools Rating
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
Ericson Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
650 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Ericson Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
650 Students

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