What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in San Diego County, CA?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within San Diego County. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap Apartments in San Diego County, CA?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for San Diego County. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Ask about becoming an onsite property manager Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in San Diego County. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Affordable Apartments for Rent in San Diego County, CA from $155

Q: How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in San Diego County, CA?

There are 23.4k cheaper apartment units available for rent.

4671 Point Loma Ave, San Diego, CA 92107
$155/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
4671 Point Loma AveSan Diego, CA 92107
Call(877) 366-2213
5041 Pine Ridge Ave, Julian, CA 92036
$324/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 2,198 sq ft
5041 Pine Ridge AveJulian, CA 92036
Call(619) 303-2826
Golden West Apartments, San Diego, CA 92101
$595/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Golden West ApartmentsSan Diego, CA 92101
Call(619) 612-0902
Rainbow Valley Blvd, Fallbrook, CA 92028
$800/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 200 sq ft
Rainbow Valley BlvdFallbrook, CA 92028
Call(760) 372-0413
Union Grantville - Lease by the Bed, San Diego, CA 92120
$850+ /mo
1 - 4 beds · 25 units available
Union Grantville - Lease by the BedSan Diego, CA 92120
Special Offer
San Jacinto Dr, San Diego, CA 92114
$950/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 150 sq ft
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA 92114
4902 54th St #1, San Diego, CA 92115
$950/mo
1 bed
4902 54th St #1San Diego, CA 92115
(North Park Building) 3043-3049 University Ave. / 3880-3884 Grim Ave. - 3047-205, San Diego, CA 92104
$995/mo
Studio · 400 sq ft
(North Park Building) 3043-3049 University Ave. / 3880-3884 Grim Ave. - 3047-205San Diego, CA 92104
9508 San Diego St #C, Spring Valley, CA 91977
$1,000/mo
Studio · 1 bath
9508 San Diego St #CSpring Valley, CA 91977
835-845 Main St, Ramona, CA 92065
$1,050+ /mo
Studio · 4 units available
835-845 Main StRamona, CA 92065
5492 Drover Dr, San Diego, CA 92115
$1,095/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
5492 Drover DrSan Diego, CA 92115
1627 Dartmoor Dr, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
$1,100/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 240 sq ft
1627 Dartmoor DrLemon Grove, CA 91945
Iconic on Alvarado - Lease by the Bed, San Diego, CA 92120
$1,106+ /mo
Studio - 4 beds · 5 units available
Iconic on Alvarado - Lease by the BedSan Diego, CA 92120
2 Months Free
36342 Highway 78 #6, Julian, CA 92036
$1,125/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 212 sq ft
36342 Highway 78 #6Julian, CA 92036
1 Peutz Valley Rd, Alpine, CA 91901
$1,150/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 324 sq ft
1 Peutz Valley RdAlpine, CA 91901
Hurley Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
$1,150/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
Hurley DrLa Mesa, CA 91941
$750 Off
615 S Tulip St #B, Escondido, CA 92025
$1,150/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 450 sq ft
615 S Tulip St #BEscondido, CA 92025
1217 San Bernardino Ave, Spring Valley, CA 91977
$1,175/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 240 sq ft
1217 San Bernardino AveSpring Valley, CA 91977
2902 Calle Cumbre, San Diego, CA 92139
$1,195/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 253 sq ft
2902 Calle CumbreSan Diego, CA 92139
Linwood Pl, Escondido, CA 92027
$1,199/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 150 sq ft
Escondido, CAEscondido, CA 92027
444 G St #34, San Diego, CA 92101
$1,200/mo
Studio · 1 bath
444 G St #34San Diego, CA 92101
35109 Highway 79 #71, Warner Springs, CA 92086
$1,200/mo
Studio · 1,000 sq ft
35109 Highway 79 #71Warner Springs, CA 92086
35471 State Highway 79 Orch N #S1, Warner Springs, CA 92086
$1,200/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
35471 State Highway 79 Orch N #S1Warner Springs, CA 92086
664 Carefree Dr #4, San Diego, CA 92114
$1,250/mo
1 bed · 500 sq ft
664 Carefree Dr #4San Diego, CA 92114
14830 Olde Highway 80, El Cajon, CA 92021
$1,250/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 250 sq ft
14830 Olde Highway 80El Cajon, CA 92021
SDSU Student Housing | Private Rooms for Rent, San Diego, CA 92115
$1,250/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
SDSU Student Housing | Private Rooms for RentSan Diego, CA 92115
4037 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
$1,280/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 250 sq ft
4037 National AveSan Diego, CA 92113
518 Calle Montecito #B, Oceanside, CA 92057
$1,283/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 806 sq ft
518 Calle Montecito #BOceanside, CA 92057
183 W San Ysidro Blvd #D, San Ysidro, CA 92173
$1,295/mo
Studio · 1 bath
183 W San Ysidro Blvd #DSan Ysidro, CA 92173
351 Palm Canyon Dr #33, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
$1,300/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
351 Palm Canyon Dr #33Borrego Springs, CA 92004
795 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92020
$1,300/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 250 sq ft
795 El Cajon BlvdEl Cajon, CA 92020
6273 Hobart St, San Diego, CA 92115
$1,300/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
6273 Hobart StSan Diego, CA 92115
27802 High Vista Dr #3, Escondido, CA 92026
$1,350/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 180 sq ft
27802 High Vista Dr #3Escondido, CA 92026
2661 Boundary St #B, San Diego, CA 92104
$1,350/mo
Studio · 1 bath
2661 Boundary St #BSan Diego, CA 92104
431 Market St #10, San Diego, CA 92101
Contact for price
Studio · 1 bath
431 Market St #10San Diego, CA 92101
4518-4522 52nd St, San Diego, CA 92115
$1,350/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 325 sq ft
4518-4522 52nd StSan Diego, CA 92115
C St, San Diego, CA 92102
$1,355/mo
Studio · 1 bath
C StSan Diego, CA 92102
Stateside Student Housing, San Diego, CA 92115
$1,360+ /mo
2 - 4 beds · 1.5 - 2 baths · 870 - 1,190 sq ft
Stateside Student HousingSan Diego, CA 92115
Villa Escondido - 55+ Senior Apartments, Escondido, CA 92025
$1,378/mo
Studio - 1 bed · 3 units available
Villa Escondido - 55+ Senior ApartmentsEscondido, CA 92025
Celeste, San Diego, CA 92106
$1,386+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 53 units available
CelesteSan Diego, CA 92106
Special Offer