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 and Affordable 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 and Affordable 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.

Cheap and Affordable Apartments for Rent in San Diego County, CA from $285

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

There are 15.8k cheaper apartment units available for rent.

Club River Run, San Diego, CA 92108
$285+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 7 units available
Club River RunSan Diego, CA 92108
New Today
Call(442) 333-7942
Golden West Apartments, San Diego, CA 92101
$595/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Golden West ApartmentsSan Diego, CA 92101
Call(619) 612-0902
Union Grantville - Lease by the Bed, San Diego, CA 92120
$779+ /mo
Studio - 4 beds · 49 units available
Union Grantville - Lease by the BedSan Diego, CA 92120
Special Offer
Call(760) 292-2890
Stateside Student Housing, San Diego, CA 92115
$829+ /mo
2 - 4 beds · 1.5 - 3 baths · 870 - 1,640 sq ft
Stateside Student HousingSan Diego, CA 92115
Special Offer
Call(619) 353-5260
6402-06 Shane Place - 6406 - Bedroom 4, San Diego, CA 92115
$950/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
6402-06 Shane Place - 6406 - Bedroom 4San Diego, CA 92115
3942 on 8th, San Diego, CA 92103
$995+ /mo
Studio · 4 units available
3942 on 8thSan Diego, CA 92103
835-845 Main St, Ramona, CA 92065
$1,050+ /mo
Studio · 3 units available
835-845 Main StRamona, CA 92065
Iconic on Alvarado - Lease by the Bed, San Diego, CA 92120
$1,106+ /mo
2 - 4 beds · 4 units available
Iconic on Alvarado - Lease by the BedSan Diego, CA 92120
Special Offer
(North Park Building) 3043-3049 University Ave. / 3880-3884 Grim Ave. - 3047-206, San Diego, CA 92104
$1,195/mo
Studio · 480 sq ft
(North Park Building) 3043-3049 University Ave. / 3880-3884 Grim Ave. - 3047-206San Diego, CA 92104
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
5011 63rd St, San Diego, CA 92115
$1,300+ /mo
1 - 6 beds · 3 units available
5011 63rd StSan Diego, CA 92115
New Today
Fallbrook Trails, Fallbrook, CA 92028
$1,326+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 8 units available
Fallbrook TrailsFallbrook, CA 92028
New Today
2912 E 8th Street, National City, CA 91950
$1,350/mo
Studio · 1 units available
2912 E 8th StreetNational City, CA 91950
Price Drop
Villa Escondido - 55+ Senior Apartments, Escondido, CA 92025
$1,378/mo
Studio - 1 bed · 2 units available
Villa Escondido - 55+ Senior ApartmentsEscondido, CA 92025
Vista Palms, El Cajon, CA 92020
$1,395+ /mo
Studio · 4 units available
Vista PalmsEl Cajon, CA 92020
New Today
Community@ Carnegie Building, San Diego, CA 92101
$1,395+ /mo
Studio · 4 units available
Community@ Carnegie BuildingSan Diego, CA 92101
Chamoune Senior Apartments, San Diego, CA 92115
$1,400+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 2 units available
Chamoune Senior ApartmentsSan Diego, CA 92115
Oceanview Lofts, San Diego, CA 92113
$1,400/mo
Studio · 1 units available
Oceanview LoftsSan Diego, CA 92113
New Today
743 10th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
$1,400/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
743 10th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
12711 Laurel St, Lakeside, CA 92040
$1,400/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
12711 Laurel StLakeside, CA 92040
2551 Commercial St, San Diego, CA 92113
$1,405+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 1 bath
2551 Commercial StSan Diego, CA 92113
Special Offer
Vista Oaks, El Cajon, CA 92021
$1,425+ /mo
Studio · 2 units available
Vista OaksEl Cajon, CA 92021
Vantaggio Suites Hillcrest - Furnished & Flexible Leases, San Diego, CA 92103
$1,425+ /mo
Studio · 1 bath · 180 - 220 sq ft
Vantaggio Suites Hillcrest - Furnished & Flexible LeasesSan Diego, CA 92103
Vista Shores, Chula Vista, CA 91910
$1,445/mo
Studio · 3 units available
Vista ShoresChula Vista, CA 91910
Vantaggio Suites State St. - Furnished, Flexible Leases, Utilities Included, San Diego, CA 92101
$1,450+ /mo
Studio · 1 bath · 180 - 220 sq ft
Vantaggio Suites State St. - Furnished, Flexible Leases, Utilities IncludedSan Diego, CA 92101
Euclid South 2019, San Diego, CA 92105
$1,450/mo
Studio · 1 units available
Euclid South 2019San Diego, CA 92105
The Leo, San Diego, CA 92101
$1,455+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 11 units available
The LeoSan Diego, CA 92101
Vista Cove, Escondido, CA 92025
$1,460/mo
Studio · 4 units available
Vista CoveEscondido, CA 92025
City Heights Ten, San Diego, CA 92105
$1,461+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 1 - 2 baths
City Heights TenSan Diego, CA 92105
Vista De Luna, El Cajon, CA 92021
$1,470/mo
Studio · 1 units available
Vista De LunaEl Cajon, CA 92021
3845-3851 Chamoune Ave #3, San Diego, CA 92105
$1,475+ /mo
1 bed · 1 bath
3845-3851 Chamoune Ave #3San Diego, CA 92105
Luther Tower Apartments, San Diego, CA 92101
$1,475/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 360 sq ft
Luther Tower ApartmentsSan Diego, CA 92101
1414 Roosevelt Ave, National City, CA 91950
$1,495/mo
Studio · 1 units available
1414 Roosevelt AveNational City, CA 91950
Price Drop
The Sterling, San Diego, CA 92102
$1,495+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 2 units available
The SterlingSan Diego, CA 92102
New Today
Talmadge Pacific Apartments, San Diego, CA 92115
$1,495+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 2 units available
Talmadge Pacific ApartmentsSan Diego, CA 92115
Price Drop
4151 35th Street, San Diego, CA 92104
$1,495+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 2 units available
4151 35th StreetSan Diego, CA 92104
New Today
Orlando Woods Apartments, El Cajon, CA 92021
$1,495+ /mo
Studio · 2 units available
Orlando Woods ApartmentsEl Cajon, CA 92021
Monarch Modern Studio Living in the Heart of San Diego, San Diego, CA 92113
$1,499/mo
Studio · 1 units available
Monarch Modern Studio Living in the Heart of San DiegoSan Diego, CA 92113
4 Weeks Free
Casa Del Oro Senior Apartments, Spring Valley, CA 91977
$1,500+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 1 units available
Casa Del Oro Senior ApartmentsSpring Valley, CA 91977
Island Flats, San Diego, CA 92101
$1,500+ /mo
Studio · 17 units available
Island FlatsSan Diego, CA 92101