Apartments for rent in San Diego: What will $1,200 get you?

Apartments for rent in San Diego: What will $1,200 get you?148 W. San Ysidro Blvd. | Photo: Zumper
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Published on November 21, 2019

Curious just how far your dollar goes in San Diego?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring apartment rentals in San Diego if you're on a budget of up to $1,200/month.

Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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950 Ninth Ave. (Core-Columbia)

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Listed at $1,195/month, this 304-square-foot studio apartment is located at 950 Ninth Ave.

Building amenities include on-site laundry, a roof deck, a swimming pool, on-site management and outdoor space. The property is cat-friendly. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is convenient for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

148 W. San Ysidro Blvd. (San Ysidro)

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Next, there's this studio apartment located at 148 W. San Ysidro Blvd. It's also listed for $1,195/month for its 252 square feet.

Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

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

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1905 K St. (Sherman Heights)

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Then there's a 110-square-foot studio apartment at 1905 K St. that's going for $1,200/month.

You can expect a deck in the residence. The building boasts a resident lounge. Pet owners, take heed: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is quite walkable, is fairly bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

202 Island Ave. (Marina)

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Finally, located at 202 Island Ave., here's a 285-square-foot studio apartment that's also listed for $1,200/month.

Cats and dogs are not welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is quite bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

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This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Additionally, read on for five marketing tips for real estate agents to showcase local market expertise.

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