San Diego/ Real Estate & Development
Published on January 21, 2020
Apartments for rent in San Diego: What will $2,500 get you? 6161 Fairmount Ave. | Photo: Apartment Guide

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 finding apartment rentals in San Diego if you're on a budget of up to $2,500/month.

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

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5280 Fiore Terrace (University City)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $2,405/month, this 942-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 5280 Fiore Terrace.

In the unit, you can expect a dishwasher, as well as a mix of hardwood and carpeted floors. The property is pet-friendly. Look out for a $300 cat deposit and a $750 dog deposit.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is moderately walkable, is bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

9253 Regents Road (University City)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at 9253 Regents Road. It's listed for $2,420/month for its 753 square feet.

The building features garage parking and secured entry. The apartment also includes a fireplace, hardwood floors and a dishwasher. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

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

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

8725 Ariva Court (Kearny Mesa)

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Then there's a 791-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 8725 Ariva Court that's also going for $2,420/month.

The listing promises a walk-in closet, hardwood floors and a dishwasher in the apartment. The building offers secured entry. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is car-dependent, has some bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

6161 Fairmount Ave. (Grantville)

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Finally, check out this 995-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's located at 6161 Fairmount Ave. It's listed for $2,421/month.

The building boasts garage parking and secured entry. The unit also includes a dishwasher. Good news for pet lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $500 pet deposit.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, isn't particularly bikeable and has some transit options.

(Take a look at 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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