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Apartments Under $1,000 in San Diego, CA

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$595
Golden West Apartments
720 Fourth Ave San Diego, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Downtown San Diego
15
$929 - 999
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Paseo Place
5665 Lindo Paseo San Diego, CA
3 - 4 BR | Available Now
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Furnished
Student
In Unit Laundry
Balcony/Deck/Patio
College West
36
$699 - 899
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Fifty Twenty-Five
Deal
5025 Collwood Blvd San Diego, CA
2 - 4 BR | Available Now
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Furnished
Student
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
23
$849 - 925
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Victory on Paseo
5505-25 Lindo Paseo San Diego, CA
4 - 5 BR | Aug. 19, 2027
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Furnished
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Student
Luxury
36
$699 - 989
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Fifty Twenty-Five
4.0
5025 Collwood Boulevard San Diego, CA
2 - 4 BR | Available Now
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Furnished
Student
Covered Parking
College West
5
$587
2350 Russell Park Way
San Diego, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Mission Valley East
5
$850
1401 J St
San Diego, CA
3 BR | Ask for Availability
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70
$545
3950 Mahaila Ave
San Diego, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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$950
4902 54Th St
San Diego, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
College West
15
$900
6419 Shane Pl
San Diego, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
College East
8
$852
2875 Cowley Way
San Diego, CA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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$995
3047-201 University Ave
San Diego, CA
Studio | Available Now
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$875
Bedrooms! $875.00/room
6211 Mesita Dr San Diego, CA
5 BR | Available Now
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College East
5
$200
4470-4478 Alabama St
San Diego, CA
Studio | Available Now
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$1,000
4452 Park Blvd #208
San Diego, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Storage
Disability Access
16
$580 - 990
Sterling Alvarado
3.0
6625 Alvarado Rd. San Diego, CA
2 - 4 BR | Ask for Availability
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Student
Section 8
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
20
$734 - 779
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Blvd63 Apartments
6345 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA
2 - 4 BR | Available Now
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9
$700
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Furnished Room In Utc With Flexible Lease
9085 Judicial Dr San Diego, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Fitness Center
Storage
Disability Access
Pool
2
$600 - 750
1450 Fourth Ave
San Diego, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Storage
Disability Access
Core-columbia
1
$250
4438- 4450 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Storage
Disability Access
4
$1,000
10813 Via San Blas, San Diego, CA 92126
Deal
San Diego Ca, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$800
Mccsho-mcclurken Simmons Hotel 542 Sixth Ave
San Diego, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Downtown San Diego
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$1,000
1859 Cable St
San Diego, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments under $1,000 are available in San Diego, CA on Rentable.co?

There are 23 apartments under $1,000 in San Diego currently available for rent on Rentable.co.

How many studio apartments under $1,000 are available in San Diego?

Rentable.co has 127 studio apartments under $1,000 available for rent in San Diego.

How many one-bedroom apartments under $1,000 are available in San Diego?

Rentable.co has 446 one-bedroom apartments under $1,000 available for rent in San Diego.

How many two-bedroom apartments under $1,000 are available in San Diego?

Rentable.co has 723 two-bedroom apartments under $1,000 available for rent in San Diego.

Can I afford a apartment under $1,000 in San Diego, CA?

To comfortably afford a apartment under $1,000 in San Diego based on average rent prices, a household would need an annual income of $34,000.

Which neighborhoods have the most apartments under $1,000 for rent in San Diego, CA?

  1. College West
  2. College East
  3. Downtown San Diego
  4. Cortez
  5. Harborview

Apartments Under $1,000 in San Diego, CA: October Rental Information

Welcome to the October 2026 San Diego Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the October 2026 key findings and figures for the San Diego rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the inventory trends for apartments under $1,000 — overall market rent-distribution, availability by bedroom count, and month-over-month comparisons — in San Diego and surrounding areas. This summary also provides insight into available features and amenities, as well as location options for apartments under $1,000 in San Diego.

Please note that rent prices and availability are subject to change and can vary depending on the specific neighborhood or apartment complex.
0 20 40 60 80 <$1,700 $1,760 $1,880 $2,000 $2,120 $2,240 $2,360 $2,480 $2,600 $2,720 $2,840 $2,960 $3,080 $3,200 $3,320 $3,440
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in San Diego stands at $2,440, with the majority falling between $1,700 and $3,490. Out of the 10,629 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in San Diego, 14 are priced below $1,000, accounting for 0% of the total available one-bedroom units in San Diego.

Available Apartments Under $1,000: San Diego vs. Surrounding Areas

San Diego, CA
El Cajon, CA
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In October 2026, there are a total of 47 apartments available for rent in the San Diego, CA metro area that are priced under $1,000. This includes apartments not only in San Diego, but also in the surrounding cities such as National City, Chula Vista, Poway, Coronado, Del Mar, San Marcos, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, Santee, Solana Beach, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Alpine, La Jolla, Ocean Beach, Ramona, Bonita, Carmel Valley, Lakeside, Rancho Santa Fe, San Ysidro, Tierrasanta, San, Jamul, Lake San Marcos, San Margarita, Leucadia, and Spring Valley. Renters looking for affordable options in this region have a variety of choices to consider. Whether you're searching for a studio or a one-bedroom unit, you can find a reasonably priced apartment that fits your budget in San Diego and its neighboring cities.

Apartments Under $1,000 Now vs. Last Month: San Diego and Surrounding Areas

City Apartments Under $1,000 in October M/M % Change
San Diego, CA 36 +0.98%
El Cajon, CA 4 +0.98%
Coronado, CA 2 +1.08%
San Marcos, CA 2 +0.91%
Escondido, CA 1 +0.95%
La Mesa, CA 1 +1.2%
Lakeside, CA 1 +1.0%
Encinitas, CA 1 +1.14%
Ramona, CA 1 +1.0%
Spring Valley, CA 1 +0.2%

Looking for Apartments Under $1,000 in San Diego?

Available apartments under $1,000 1,508
Top amenities Furnished, Covered Parking, Clubhouse, On Site Maintenance, Student
Deals 145
Pet friendly 23
Utilities included 146
Furnished 207
1 Bedroom 21
2 Bedroom 105
4 Bedroom 109
Square footage 625 - 1,467

Where are San Diego Apartments Under $1,000?

Top Neighborhoods College west, College east, Downtown san diego, Cortez, Harborview
College West 5
College East 3
Downtown San Diego 2
Cortez 1
Harborview 1
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