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Apartments Under $1,000 in San Diego, CA

1 - 18 of 18 Results
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3D Tour
$895
PER
ROOM
Private Room in Delightful City Heights House with Beautiful Brick Patio
Deal
4312 Manzanita Dr San Diego, CA
1 BR | Apr. 10, 2026
Contact
Heat Included
Virtual Tour
House
In Unit Laundry
Dishwasher
1
$595
Golden West Apartments
720 Fourth Ave San Diego, CA
1 BR | Available Now
Contact
Downtown San Diego
36
$879 - 989
PER
ROOM
Fifty Twenty-Five
4.0
5025 Collwood Boulevard San Diego, CA
2 - 4 BR | Available Now
Contact
Furnished
Student
Covered Parking
College West
36
$879 - 989
PER
ROOM
Fifty Twenty-Five
Deal
5025 Collwood Blvd San Diego, CA
2 - 4 BR | Aug. 20, 2026
Contact
Furnished
Student
Covered Parking
College West
18
$899 - 960
PER
ROOM
Victory on Paseo
Deal
5505-25 Lindo Paseo San Diego, CA
4 - 5 BR | May. 1, 2026
Contact
Furnished
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Student
Luxury
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
Contact
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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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Section 8
Air Conditioning
1
$900
G St.
444 G St San Diego, CA
Studio | Apr. 6, 2026
Contact
Downtown San Diego
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
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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9
$700
PER
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
20
$734 - 779
PER
BED
Blvd63 Apartments
6345 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA
2 - 4 BR | Available Now
Contact
Furnished
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Student
In Unit Laundry
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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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
$800
Mccsho-mcclurken Simmons Hotel 542 Sixth Ave
San Diego, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Disability Access
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 18 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 140 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 622 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 715 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. College West
  2. Downtown San Diego
  3. Core-columbia
  4. Harborview
  5. Swan Canyon

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

Welcome to the April 2026 San Diego Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the April 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 37 75 112 150 <$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 $2,490, with the majority falling between $1,700 and $3,660. Out of the 11,707 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in San Diego, 10 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
Coronado, CA
El Cajon, CA
La Mesa, CA
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3
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In April 2026, there are a total of 41 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 April M/M % Change
San Diego, CA 30 +0.99%
Coronado, CA 5 +1.13%
El Cajon, CA 4 +0.95%
La Mesa, CA 3 +0.88%
Escondido, CA 2 +1.0%
Imperial Beach, CA 1 +0.86%
Ramona, CA 1 +1.0%
Lemon Grove, CA 1 +0.83%
Lakeside, CA 1 +1.0%
Spring Valley, CA 1 +1.33%

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

Available apartments under $1,000 1,835
Top amenities Furnished, Covered Parking, Clubhouse, Professional On Site Management, Student
Deals 8
Pet friendly 17
Utilities included 3
Furnished 95
1 Bedroom 30
2 Bedroom 49
4 Bedroom 61
Square footage 212 - 1,467

Where are San Diego Apartments Under $1,000?

Top Neighborhoods College west, Downtown san diego, Core-columbia, Harborview, Swan canyon
College West 4
Downtown San Diego 3
Core-columbia 2
Harborview 1
Swan Canyon 1
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