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

6,608 Rentals
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  5. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    STUDIO
    $2,602+
    1 BED
    $2,862+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,595 - $3,580
    Required Monthly Fees$7
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,602 - $3,587

    Alexan Camellia

    4888 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111
    (855) 758-1450
  7. STUDIO
    $2,639+
    1 BED
    $2,959+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,639 - $3,054
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,639 - $3,054

    Broadstone Mission Valley

    1908 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108
    (949) 596-3866
  8. 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
  9. Good Value
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,427+
    1 BED
    $2,907+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,395 - $3,375
    Required Monthly Fees$32
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,427 - $3,407

    Ancora

    110 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101
    (619) 389-3517
  10. $597 Off
    Price Drop. $597 Off
    STUDIO
    $2,855+
    1 BED
    $2,675+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,675 - $3,697
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,675 - $3,697

    Elowen

    8555 Aero Dr, San Diego, CA 92123
    (619) 304-4135
  12. Good Value
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,384+
    1 BED
    $2,784+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,375 - $2,950
    Required Monthly Fees$8
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,383 - $2,958

    Tenney

    2260 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104
    (858) 221-6067
  13. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,984+
    1 BED
    $2,894+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,887 - $3,599
    Required Monthly Fees$6
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,893 - $3,605

    Diega

    702 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
    (619) 391-4135
  14. Discounts
    Discounts
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    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 - $3,090

    La Terraza Apartments

    10878 Poblado Rd, San Diego, CA 92127
    (858) 437-8273
  19. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,286+
    1 BED
    $2,302+
    2 BEDS
    $3,005+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,281 - $5,248
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,286 - $5,253

    Vora Mission Valley

    4440 Twain Ave, San Diego, CA 92120
    (619) 704-7201
  23. 1 BED
    $2,360+
    2 BEDS
    $2,745+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,297 - $7,232
    Required Monthly Fees$63
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,360 - $7,295

    Silo

    7231 Colchester Ct, San Diego, CA 92154
    (619) 870-8651
  24. 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
  25. Exceptional Value
    |
    1 BED
    $2,504
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,499 - $2,910
    Required Monthly Fees$4
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,503 - $2,914

    GEMA

    1471 8th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    (619) 304-1520
  26. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,290+
    1 BED
    $2,706+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,284 - $3,382
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,289 - $3,387

    Rowyn

    3775 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
    (619) 940-1157
  29. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,215+
    1 BED
    $2,450+

    ALX

    300 14th St, San Diego, CA 92101
    (619) 373-1729
  35. $320 Off
    Price Drop. $320 Off
    |
    1 BED
    $2,614
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,595 - $2,850
    Required Monthly Fees$18
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,613 - $2,868

    Luminary at Cota Vera

    6000 Luminary Dr, Chula Vista, CA 91913
    (619) 824-6079
  37. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    |
    1 BED
    $2,644
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,635 - $2,810
    Required Monthly Fees$8
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,643 - $2,818

    Artisan at the Village of Escaya

    1151 Encanto Loop, Chula Vista, CA 91913
    (619) 473-7592
  42. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,983+
    1 BED
    $2,895+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,865 - $4,501
    Required Monthly Fees$30
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,895 - $4,531

    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

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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
Students
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School for Entrepreneurship and Technology

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
Students
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Magnolia Science Academy San Diego

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Public
Grades 6-8
Students
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Carmel Valley Middle

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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De Portola Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
Students
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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
Students
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Ericson Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
Students
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Hardy Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
Students

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