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  • a kitchen with a sink and cabinets in it a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
    209 days ago

    4050 Taylor Street, St .Paul, MN 56301
    10 Units available
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,500
    a kitchen with a sink and cabinets in it a bathroom with a sink and a mirror a living room with a fire place and a glass door an aerial view of an apartment complex with a green lawn
    Amenities
    • Dishwasher
    • Fitness Center
    • Fireplace
    • Pets Allowed

  • 8990 Miramar Road, San Diego, CA 92126
    2 BEDS $2,000
  • 200 days ago

    5040 Camino San Fermin, San Diego, CA 92130
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  • 275 days ago

    8878 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92123
    2 BEDS $2,000

  • Kona's Bed Bath And Beyond, San Diego, CA 17823
    1 BED $11,111
  • 209 days ago

    4050 Taylor Street, St .Paul, MN 56301
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,500
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  • 318 days ago

    Paradise Cove, San Diego, CA 90211
    Studio Ask for Pricing
  • 1028 days ago

    3925 Torrey Hill Lane, San Diego, CA 92130
    1 BED $1,000
    2 BEDS $5,000
  • 201 days ago

    4382 Pike Street, San Diego, CA 92109
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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  • 10802-B Camino Ruiz, San Diego, CA 92126
    1 BED $1,260
    2 BEDS $1,465
  • 776 days ago

    789456 Live Here Way, San Diego, CA 92127
    4 BEDS $2,500
  • 1383 days ago

    9643 Mission Gorge Road, Santee, CA 92071
    2 BEDS $500
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  • 1600 days ago

    Cafe Sfhome 15, Goleta, CA 92093
    3 BEDS $300
  • 201 days ago

    10144 Mission Gorge Road, Santee, CA 92071
    Studio Ask for Pricing
  • 371 days ago

    Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118
    2 BEDS $900
  • 1129 days ago

    1110 East 8Th Street, National City, CA 91950
  • 999 days ago

    1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118
    4 BEDS $5,500
  • 1459 days ago

    1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118
    2 BEDS $900
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  • 201 days ago

    1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118
    2 BEDS $900
  • 684 days ago

    1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118
    1 BED $1,000
  • 1593 days ago

    1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118
    2 BEDS $1,000
  • 1235 days ago

    1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118
    1 BED $800
    2 BEDS $1,000
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Average rent in San Diego, CA

$2,238/mo San Diego, CA average rental price, January 2020
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The average monthly rent of apartments in San Diego, CA is $2,238.

    San Diego, CA apartment rent ranges

    About 30% of apartment rents in San Diego, CA range between $1,501-$2,000. Meanwhile, apartments priced over > $2,000 represent 61% of apartments. Around 7% of San Diego’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 2% of apartments are priced between $701-$1,000.

    San Diego, CA rent trends

    Check out the average rent prices in San Diego by neighborhood.

    Compared to the national average rent of $1,395, the average rent in San Diego, CA is $2,238.

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    Getting around in San Diego, CA

    32 /100
    Car-Dependent
    26 /100
    Some Transit
    12 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 32, Transit Score®: 26, Bike Score®: 12

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in San Diego, CA last updated?

    Prices and availability in San Diego, CA were last updated on 20 Dec 2023.

    What are the best apartments in San Diego, CA?

    The best apartments in San Diego, CA are: cristal villa, 8990 Miramar Road, Test Prop 7S, 8878 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard and Kona's Bed Bath and Beyond.

    What is the average rent in San Diego, CA?

    The average rent in San Diego, CA is $2,238. Start your search for apartments in San Diego, CA now.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA is between $1,260 and $11,111. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in San Diego, CA now.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA is between $1,465 and $5,000. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA.

    What type of rental buildings are in San Diego, CA?

    In San Diego 52% of the housing is rented out compared to 48% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 21% of San Diego’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 59% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 19% are single-family rentals.

    What do typical apartment communities look like in San Diego, CA?

    The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city.  In this case, the apartment buildings in San Diego are about 29 years old, on average. Of these, 43% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 5 stories. About 77% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 21% are mid-rises, and 10% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

    What apartment floorplans are common in San Diego, CA?

    Studio apartments in San Diego are around 10% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 38% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 44% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

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