Apartments for rent in San Diego: What will $2,000 get you?

Apartments for rent in San Diego: What will $2,000 get you?2185 Station Village Way. | Photo: Apartment Guide
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Published on December 02, 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 hunting down affordable apartments in San Diego if you're on a budget of up to $2,000/month.

Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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2507 Northside Drive (Mission Valley East)

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Listed at $1,910/month, this 671-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 2507 Northside Drive.

In the apartment, you can expect a fireplace, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. The building features a swimming pool, secured entry and garage parking. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a $750 dog deposit and a $300 cat deposit.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location isn't very walkable, has minimal bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

4247 Nobel Drive (University City)

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Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment over at 4247 Nobel Drive. It's listed for $1,918/month for its 650 square feet.

The apartment has in-unit laundry, carpeted floors, high ceilings and a dishwasher. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a $500 pet deposit.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is quite walkable, is very bikeable and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

2288 Fenton Parkway (Mission Valley East)

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Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's an 808-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 2288 Fenton Parkway that's going for $1,920/month.

The unit includes a dishwasher and a fireplace. The building has secured entry, a yoga studio and garage parking. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Be prepared for a $750 dog deposit and a $300 cat deposit.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location isn't very walkable, is bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

3950 Mahalia Ave. (University City)

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Next, check out this 669-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 3950 Mahalia Ave. It's listed for $1,945/month.

Amenities offered in the building include a swimming pool and secured entry. The listing also promises a dishwasher and a fireplace in the apartment. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a $500 pet deposit.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is quite walkable, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

2185 Station Village Way (Mission Valley East)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Located at 2185 Station Village Way, here's a 711-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,959/month.

The apartment offers a dishwasher, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, a walk-in closet and a fireplace. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a $500 dog deposit and a $400 cat deposit.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is moderately walkable, has some bike infrastructure and has some transit options.

(Check out 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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