Affordable Apartments for Rent in San Diego County, CA from $250

1124 Florence St #1, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
$250
Studio
1124 Florence St #1Imperial Beach, CA 91932
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Golden West Apartments, San Diego, CA 92101
$595
1 bed · 2 units available
Golden West ApartmentsSan Diego, CA 92101
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Union Grantville - Lease by the Bed, San Diego, CA 92120
$850 - $2,505
1 - 4 beds · 40 units available
Union Grantville - Lease by the BedSan Diego, CA 92120
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444 G St #48, San Diego, CA 92101
$1,195
Studio · 1 bath
444 G St #48San Diego, CA 92101View units
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Brayden, San Diego, CA 92128
$894 - $2,472
1 - 3 beds · 3 units available
BraydenSan Diego, CA 92128
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5115-21 Remington Road - 5117, San Diego, CA 92115
$895
8 beds · 1 units available
5115-21 Remington Road - 5117San Diego, CA 92115
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5139 Ewing St, San Diego, CA 92115
$900
6 beds · 3 baths · 1,680 sq ft
5139 Ewing StSan Diego, CA 92115
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3361 Dye Rd #1, Ramona, CA 92065
$900
Studio
3361 Dye Rd #1Ramona, CA 92065
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1 14th St #606, San Diego, CA 92101
$900
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
1 14th St #606San Diego, CA 92101View units
6419 Shane Pl, San Diego, CA 92115
$995
4 beds · 2 baths · 1,200 sq ft
6419 Shane PlSan Diego, CA 92115
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6402-06 Shane Place - 6406, San Diego, CA 92115
$995
4 beds · 1 units available
6402-06 Shane Place - 6406San Diego, CA 92115
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5119 Remington Rd #5119, San Diego, CA 92115
$1,000
3 beds · 1 bath · 950 sq ft
5119 Remington Rd #5119San Diego, CA 92115View units
13720 Highway 8 Business #3, El Cajon, CA 92021
$1,065
1 bed · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
13720 Highway 8 Business #3El Cajon, CA 92021
16004 Cayenne Ridge Rd, San Diego, CA 92127
$1,100
1 bed · 1 bath
16004 Cayenne Ridge RdSan Diego, CA 92127
9508 San Diego St #A, Spring Valley, CA 91977
$2,900
3 beds · 1.5 baths
9508 San Diego St #ASpring Valley, CA 91977View units
Iconic on Alvarado - Lease by the Bed, San Diego, CA 92120
$1,106 - $1,382
2 - 4 beds · 8 units available
Iconic on Alvarado - Lease by the BedSan Diego, CA 92120
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36342 Highway 78 #8, Julian, CA 92036
$1,395
1 bed · 1 bath · 212 sq ft
36342 Highway 78 #8Julian, CA 92036View units
Shirehall Dr, San Diego, CA 92111
$1,150
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,560 sq ft
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA 92111
San Bernardino Ave, Spring Valley, CA 91977
$1,175
Studio · 1 bath · 240 sq ft
Spring Valley, CASpring Valley, CA 91977
664 Carefree Dr #3, San Diego, CA 92114
$1,200
1 bed · 400 sq ft
664 Carefree Dr #3San Diego, CA 92114
35109 Highway 79 #71, Warner Springs, CA 92086
$1,200
Studio · 1,000 sq ft
35109 Highway 79 #71Warner Springs, CA 92086
Linwood Pl, Escondido, CA 92027
$1,249
Studio · 1 bath · 150 sq ft
Escondido, CAEscondido, CA 92027
14830 Olde Highway 80, El Cajon, CA 92021
$1,250
Studio · 1 bath · 250 sq ft
14830 Olde Highway 80El Cajon, CA 92021
Parco, National City, CA 91950
$1,270 - $3,340
Studio - 3 beds · 25 units available
ParcoNational City, CA 91950
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835-845 Main St, Ramona, CA 92065
$1,275
Studio · 1 units available
835-845 Main StRamona, CA 92065
3620 Paul Jones Ave, San Diego, CA 92117
$1,275
1 bed · 1 bath · 250 sq ft
3620 Paul Jones AveSan Diego, CA 92117
1951 Carrizo Gorge Rd, Jacumba, CA 91934
$1,290
1 bed · 1 bath · 320 sq ft
1951 Carrizo Gorge RdJacumba, CA 91934
9423 Eucalyptus St #1, Spring Valley, CA 91977
$3,595
3 beds · 2 baths · 2,100 sq ft
9423 Eucalyptus St #1Spring Valley, CA 91977View units
37824 Old Highway 80 #C2, Boulevard, CA 91905
$1,299
1 bed · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
37824 Old Highway 80 #C2Boulevard, CA 91905
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8192 Golden Ave, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
$1,300
3 beds · 3 baths · 1,401 sq ft
8192 Golden AveLemon Grove, CA 91945
802 E Alvarado St #3, Fallbrook, CA 92028
$1,300
1 bed · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
802 E Alvarado St #3Fallbrook, CA 92028
9430 Winter Gardens Blvd #26, Lakeside, CA 92040
$1,795
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
9430 Winter Gardens Blvd #26Lakeside, CA 92040View units
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2940 Leonard St #2940, National City, CA 91950
$1,325
1 bed · 1 bath
2940 Leonard St #2940National City, CA 91950
Chamoune Senior Apartments, San Diego, CA 92115
$1,325 - $1,400
1 bed · 7 units available
Chamoune Senior ApartmentsSan Diego, CA 92115
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4859 Monroe Ave, San Diego, CA 92115
$1,350
Studio · 1 bath · 200 sq ft
4859 Monroe AveSan Diego, CA 92115
9516 Bonnie Lynn Way #C, La Mesa, CA 91941
$1,350
Studio · 1 bath · 170 sq ft
9516 Bonnie Lynn Way #CLa Mesa, CA 91941
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4432 Pacific Hwy #25, San Diego, CA 92110
$1,350
Studio · 1 bath · 210 sq ft
4432 Pacific Hwy #25San Diego, CA 92110View units
Stateside Student Housing, San Diego, CA 92115
$1,360 - $2,055
2 - 4 beds · 4 units available
Stateside Student HousingSan Diego, CA 92115
Vida, Escondido, CA 92025
$1,371 - $4,858
Studio - 1 bed · 8 units available
VidaEscondido, CA 92025
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5215-5217 Catoctin Drive, San Diego, CA 92115
$1,375
1 bed · 2 units available
5215-5217 Catoctin DriveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Frequently asked questions

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

There are 22.6k cheaper apartment units available for rent.

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.

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Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent
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