San Diego/ Real Estate & Development
Published on June 03, 2019
Renting in San Diego: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?1931 Market St. | Photos: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one-bedroom in San Diego are hovering around $1,699. But how does the low-end pricing on a San Diego rental look these days — and what might you get for the price?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find.

Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)

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1020 E St.

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Listed at $900/month, this studio apartment, located at 1020 E St. in Core-Columbia, is 40.0 percent less than the median rent for a studio in San Diego, which is currently estimated at around $1,500/month.

The building features on-site laundry and on-site management. Pets are not permitted. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, has some bike infrastructure and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

1931 Market St.

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This studio apartment, situated at 1931 Market St. in Sherman Heights, is listed for $970/month.

The apartment features in-unit laundry and carpeted flooring. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are allowed. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is friendly for those on foot, is relatively bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

2164 Iris Ave.

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Here's a studio apartment at 2164 Iris Ave. in Nestor, which is also going for $970/month.

The residence includes a fireplace and in-unit laundry. Pets are not allowed. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is car-dependent, is somewhat bikeable and has some transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

5622 University Ave.

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And here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode at 5622 University Ave. in El Cerrito, which is going for $1,074/month.

Amenities offered in the building include assigned parking and secured entry. Also look for air conditioning and a balcony in the unit. Pet lovers are in luck: cats and dogs are allowed. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

Walk Score indicates that this location is moderately walkable, is somewhat bikeable and has good transit options.

(Check out the listing here.)


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