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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
$899 - 999
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Paseo Place
5665 Lindo Paseo San Diego, CA
3 - 4 BR | Aug. 15, 2026
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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
$864 - 890
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Victory on Paseo
Deal
5505-25 Lindo Paseo San Diego, CA
4 - 5 BR | Available Now
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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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Student
Covered Parking
College West
16
$ Ask - 4,615
Mira Bella
3455 Kearny Villa Rd San Diego, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Section 8
Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
30
$ Ask - 1,695
Nimitz Pointe
2401 Seaside San Diego, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Pool
30
$ Ask - 2,754
Promenade Rio Vista
2185 Station Village Way San Diego, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Luxury
Section 8
Air Conditioning
5
$587
2350 Russell Park Way
San Diego, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Mission Valley East
8
$700
5324 Roswell Street
San Diego, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Emerald Hills
8
$800
5324 Roswell Street
San Diego, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
Emerald Hills
11
$1,000
3470 Coastline Pl Unit 0
San Diego, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
5
$850
1401 J St
San Diego, CA
3 BR | Ask for Availability
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8
$852
2875 Cowley Way
San Diego, CA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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1
$875
G St.
444 G St San Diego, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Downtown San Diego
1
$150
48th St (garages)
4453-4455 1/2 48th St San Diego, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Teralta East
12
$1,000
4452 Park Blvd #208
San Diego, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Storage
Disability Access
5
$200
4470-4478 Alabama St
San Diego, CA
Studio | Available Now
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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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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Student
In Unit Laundry
16
$580 - 990
Sterling Alvarado
3.0
6625 Alvarado Rd. San Diego, CA
2 - 4 BR | Ask for Availability
Furnished
Student
Section 8
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
$975
1159 6th Ave
San Diego, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Downtown San Diego
9
$700
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ROOM
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
1
$250
4438- 4450 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
2
$600 - 750
1450 Fourth Ave
San Diego, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Disability Access
Core-columbia
$800
Mccsho-mcclurken Simmons Hotel 542 Sixth Ave
San Diego, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Downtown San Diego
1
$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 26 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 149 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 615 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 750 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 $32,000.

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

  1. Downtown San Diego
  2. College West
  3. Emerald Hills
  4. Mission Valley East
  5. Harborview

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

Welcome to the July 2026 San Diego Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the July 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 30 60 90 120 <$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 $3,560
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in San Diego stands at $2,500, with the majority falling between $1,720 and $3,600. Out of the 11,843 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in San Diego, 18 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
32
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In July 2026, there are a total of 52 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 July M/M % Change
San Diego, CA 32 +0.96%
El Cajon, CA 3 +0.88%
Coronado, CA 2 +1.13%
La Mesa, CA 2 +1.17%
Escondido, CA 2 +1.0%
Lakeside, CA 1 +1.0%
Ramona, CA 1 +1.0%
Chula Vista, CA 1 +1.0%
San Marcos, CA 1 -0.5%
Encinitas, CA 1 -0.5%

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

Available apartments under $1,000 1,984
Top amenities Furnished, Covered Parking, Clubhouse, Professional On Site Management, Student
Deals 65
Pet friendly 21
Utilities included 63
Furnished 122
1 Bedroom 30
2 Bedroom 70
4 Bedroom 72
Square footage 300 - 1,480

Where are San Diego Apartments Under $1,000?

Top Neighborhoods Downtown san diego, College west, Emerald hills, Mission valley east, Harborview
Downtown San Diego 4
College West 4
Emerald Hills 2
Mission Valley East 2
Harborview 1
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