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 $595

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

There are 22.7k cheaper apartment units available for rent.

Golden West Apartments, San Diego, CA 92101
$595/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
Golden West ApartmentsSan Diego, CA 92101
Call(619) 612-0902
Union Grantville - Lease by the Bed, San Diego, CA 92120
$850+ /mo
1 - 4 beds · 41 units available
Union Grantville - Lease by the BedSan Diego, CA 92120
Special Offer
Call(760) 292-2890
5115-21 Remington Road - 5117, San Diego, CA 92115
$895/mo
8 beds · 1 units available
5115-21 Remington Road - 5117San Diego, CA 92115
$1,000 Gift Card
Call(619) 649-9423
1 14th St, San Diego, CA 92101
$900/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
1 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
3835 Boren St #A, San Diego, CA 92115
$950/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 120 sq ft
3835 Boren St #ASan Diego, CA 92115
535 1/2 E Ave, National City, CA 91950
$1,055/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 200 sq ft
535 1/2 E AveNational City, CA 91950
3678 Logan Ave #A2, San Diego, CA 92113
$1,100/mo
3 beds · 1 bath
3678 Logan Ave #A2San Diego, CA 92113View units
9508 San Diego St #C, Spring Valley, CA 91977
$1,100/mo
Studio · 1 bath
9508 San Diego St #CSpring Valley, CA 91977
Iconic on Alvarado - Lease by the Bed, San Diego, CA 92120
$1,106+ /mo
Studio - 4 beds · 10 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 92036View units
Linwood Pl, Escondido, CA 92027
$1,199/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 150 sq ft
Escondido, CAEscondido, CA 92027
Hutchison St, Vista, CA 92084
$1,199/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
Hutchison StVista, CA 92084
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
16004 Cayenne Ridge Rd, San Diego, CA 92127
$1,210/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
16004 Cayenne Ridge RdSan Diego, CA 92127
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
1660 N Coast Hwy 101, Cabins, Encinitas, CA 92024
$1,250/mo
Studio · 1 units available
1660 N Coast Hwy 101, CabinsEncinitas, CA 92024
SDSU Student Housing | Private Rooms for Rent, San Diego, CA 92115
$1,250/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
SDSU Student Housing | Private Rooms for RentSan Diego, CA 92115
1951 Carrizo Gorge Rd, Jacumba, CA 91934
$1,290/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 320 sq ft
1951 Carrizo Gorge RdJacumba, CA 91934
15927 Olde Hwy, El Cajon, CA 92021
$1,295/mo
Studio · 1 bath
15927 Olde HwyEl Cajon, CA 92021
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
9423 Eucalyptus St #2, Spring Valley, CA 91977
$1,295/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 435 sq ft
9423 Eucalyptus St #2Spring Valley, CA 91977View units
37824 Old Highway 80 #C2, Boulevard, CA 91905
$1,299/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
37824 Old Highway 80 #C2Boulevard, CA 91905
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 92004View units
2170 Winnett St #B, San Diego, CA 92114
$1,300/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 220 sq ft
2170 Winnett St #BSan Diego, CA 92114
5011 63rd St, San Diego, CA 92115
$1,300+ /mo
1 - 6 beds · 3 units available
5011 63rd StSan Diego, CA 92115
2143 Franklin Ave., San Diego, CA 92113
$1,300/mo
Studio · 1 units available
2143 Franklin Ave.San Diego, CA 92113
New Today
6273 Hobart St, San Diego, CA 92115
$1,300/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
6273 Hobart StSan Diego, CA 92115
2505 J St #7, San Diego, CA 92102
$1,330/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
2505 J St #7San Diego, CA 92102
4432 Pacific Hwy #17, San Diego, CA 92110
$1,350/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 207 sq ft
4432 Pacific Hwy #17San Diego, CA 92110
536 12th St, Ramona, CA 92065
$1,350/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
536 12th StRamona, CA 92065
431 Market St #10, San Diego, CA 92101
Contact for price
Studio · 1 bath
431 Market St #10San Diego, CA 92101
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 · 4 units available
Stateside Student HousingSan Diego, CA 92115
Villa Escondido - 55+ Senior Apartments, Escondido, CA 92025
$1,378/mo
Studio - 1 bed · 5 units available
Villa Escondido - 55+ Senior ApartmentsEscondido, CA 92025
Celeste, San Diego, CA 92106
$1,386+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 62 units available
CelesteSan Diego, CA 92106
New Today
9761 Marilla Dr #24, Lakeside, CA 92040
$1,390/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 250 sq ft
9761 Marilla Dr #24Lakeside, CA 92040
Vida, Escondido, CA 92025
$1,393+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 9 units available
VidaEscondido, CA 92025
Special Offer
136 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92114
$1,395/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
136 Euclid AveSan Diego, CA 92114