San Diego CA Cheap Apartments For Rent

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510-516 1/2 Dodson St, San Diego, CA
$1,550+ 1 bd
DL Dodson

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Balboa & Noyes, 2102 Balboa Ave #N01, San Diego, CA 92109
$1,550/mo
Studio
1 ba
280 sqft
- Apartment for rent
10 days ago
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2683 Tern Dr, San Diego, CA 92123
$1,550/mo
Studio
1 ba
300 sqft
- Apartment for rent
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Van Dyke | 3565 Van Dyke Ave, San Diego, CA
$1,568+ 1 bd

16 days ago
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$1,568+1bd
$1,839+2bd
2525 Broadway, San Diego, CA
$1,575+ Studio
2525 Broadway

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1130 11th Ave APT 8, San Diego, CA 92101
$1,575/mo
Studio
1 ba
-- sqft
- Apartment for rent
73 days ago
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1130 11th Ave APT 11, San Diego, CA 92101
$1,575/mo
Studio
1 ba
-- sqft
- Apartment for rent
45 days ago
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136 W San Ysidro Blvd, San Ysidro, CA
$1,575+ 1 bd

44 days ago
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1134 11th Ave, San Diego, CA
$1,575+ Studio
Sage House Apartments

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CHEAP APARTMENTS IN SAN DIEGO CA

Looking for a cheap apartment in San Diego CA? Act quickly; affordable apartments in San Diego CA exist but don’t stay on the market for long.

When shopping for a cheap apartment, it’s important to establish your list of must-have features before beginning. Stay flexible during the rental shopping process as you may have to sacrifice certain amenities to meet your budget. You could find an apartment that fits your budget, but it might lack square footage. Or you might find an apartment in the perfect neighborhood, but may have to buy all of your appliances. Stay open-minded. Reflect on the features that matter most to compromise on an apartment without overspending.

FINDING A CHEAP APARTMENT IN SAN DIEGO CA

Hunting for a cheap apartment off-season may increase your chances to land a lease. Try to look for a new apartment in the winter months: December, January or February. You can find better deals on your unit in winter because supply is typically greater than demand and landlords advertise reduced rate apartment contracts to attract renters. As a renter in the off-season, you may be able to negotiate with your landlord and cut a deal. Landlords might offer to waive your monthly parking, provide a storage unit at no cost or include all your utilities in the monthly rent.

Cheap apartments tend to be more competitive because no one wants to spend more than they have to on rent. Do your homework, prepare all the paperwork before going to the showings and be sure to make a professional first impression.

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