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Archstone Mission Valley

Archstone Mission Valley

San Diego, California, 92108

2 Bedrooms$1,695 - $2,005

3 Bedrooms$2,220 - $2,445

1 Bedroom$1,460 - $1,760

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Archstone Harborview

Archstone Harborview

San Diego, California, 92101

2 Bedrooms$1,988

Studio/1 Bedroom$1,353 - $1,810

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River Edge Terrace

River Edge Terrace

San Diego, California, 92154

1 Bedroom$1,675

3 Bedrooms$2,150 - $2,250

2 Bedrooms$1,775 - $1,875

Archstone University Towne Ctr

Archstone University Towne Ctr

San Diego, California, 92122

2 Bedrooms$1,555 - $1,635

1 Bedroom$1,260 - $1,330

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San Diego apartments are available in a wide variety of different neighborhoods and surrounding cities. You can easily find pet friendly apartments in San Diego using our apartment finder or search for apartment amenities like a fitness center, swimming pool or off-street parking. Make sure that you check out our apartment guide to discover all that San Diego has to offer during your rental apartment search.

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San Diego Apartment Rental Market

  • Household Income
    Household IncomeCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than $10,0008.3%8.4% -0.1%
    $10,000 to $14,9995.7%5.6% +0.1%
    $15,000 to $19,9995.9%5.6% +0.3%
    $20,000 to $24,9996.2%5.8% +0.4%
    $25,000 to $29,9996.2%5.7% +0.5%
    $30,000 to $34,9995.9%5.7% +0.2%
    $35,000 to $39,9995.7%5.4% +0.3%
    $40,000 to $44,9995.3%5.2% +0.1%
    $45,000 to $49,9994.6%4.6% +0.0%
    $50,000 to $59,9998.6%8.6% +0.0%
    $60,000 to $74,99910.7%10.6% +0.1%
    $75,000 to $99,99911.2%11.5% -0.3%
    $100,000 to $124,9996.4%6.8% -0.4%
    $125,000 to $149,9993.2%3.6% -0.4%
    $150,000 to $199,9993.0%3.3% -0.3%
    $200,000 or more3.0%3.6% -0.6%
  • Cost of Living
    Share of Household Income Spent on RentCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than 10.0%3.9%4.8% -0.9%
    10.0% to 14.9%8.9%9.8% -0.9%
    15.0% to 19.9%13.2%13.6% -0.4%
    20.0% to 24.9%13.4%13.1% +0.3%
    25.0% to 29.9%11.5%11.0% +0.5%
    30.0% to 34.9%8.5%8.2% +0.3%
    35.0% to 39.9%6.0%5.9% +0.1%
    40.0% to 49.9%8.2%8.0% +0.2%
    50.0% or more20.2%20.2% +0.0%
    Not computed6.2%5.4% +0.8%
  • Age Demographic of Renters
    Age Demographic of RentersCityStateCity Compared to State
    15 to 24 years12.6%9.6% +3.0%
    25 to 34 years32.9%29.3% +3.6%
    35 to 44 years24.0%25.8% -1.8%
    45 to 54 years14.3%16.5% -2.2%
    55 to 64 years6.7%8.0% -1.3%
    65 to 74 years4.6%5.3% -0.7%
    75 to 84 years3.5%4.0% -0.5%
    85 years and over1.4%1.6% -0.2%
  • Travel Time to Work
    Travel Time to WorkCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than 30 minutes45.8%30.9% +14.9%
    30 to 44 minutes27.2%24.5% +2.7%
    45 to 59 minutes8.6%13.8% -5.2%
    60 or more minutes18.3%30.8% -12.5%

Source: 2000 Census

San Diego, California

With its proximity to Mexico and its amazing climate, San Diego is one of the most popular large cities for living and working.  Starting life as a sleepy Spanish mission town, it has grown into a major tourist and retirement city while many major corporations have made it their headquarters.

The weather maintains close to 72 degrees year around making it an ideal climate.  No matter where you choose a San Diego apartment, you’ll be close to the Pacific, Mexico and all that Southern California has to offer.

Beaches and Parks

Getting around San Diego is best accomplished by car although there is bus service but it is spare and infrequent in some areas.  Balboa Park provides the most attractions of any single area of the city. It houses the San Diego Zoo, probably the premier zoo in the U.S., as well as gardens, parks, and museums.

Downtown has several historic centers as well as being the epicenter for hotels, dining and shopping.  Head out to Mission beach for a visit to Shamu and his home at SeaWorld.

There are miles and miles of beautiful beaches to be found so surfers, swimmers, and sailing enthusiasts don’t have to travel far from their San Diego apartments to find their own outdoor space.

Neighborhoods - Trendy or Quiet

There are over 100 named neighborhoods in San Diego but the city can be divided down into a half dozen or so for the sake of getting to know the city.

The area around Balboa Park is very urban, trendy and near many cultural institutions.

Point Loma is a peninsula that juts out into the ocean and has great beach front communities as do Mission Beach and Pacific Beach. PB, OB and MB all offer great rentals with distinct neighborhood feels. Pacific Beach boasts a youthful nightlife, Mission Beach is more family oriented and Ocean Beach tends to be a little bit of a low key scene.

Mid-City and the Northeastern areas are residential suburban while San Ysidro is the closest to the California/Mexico border.  Your choices of San Diego apartments are far and wide.

Dining and Drinking Near the Water

Many of the city’s bigger restaurants are located in the downtown area and are frequented by locals and tourists alike. Most will have water views too. Point Loma has a number of more local places like Three Bungalow which is one of the city’s quiet treasures. Other waterside dining is to be found in many areas and is always relaxing at the end of a day. At night, the locals head to their neighborhood bars but the main areas for clubbing are in Pacific Beach on Garnet Avenue where patrons go straight from the beach to the bars. Downtown, the Gaslamp area has everything from places like Minus 1 to one of the best dives around, the Waterfront. Once in your San Diego apartment, it will be time to find just which areas work best for your nights out. There’s much to love about life in San Diego.

Average Apartment Rent in San Diego, California

# Bedrooms Jan Dec Nov 3 Month % change
Studio $970 $981 $959 1.1%
1 Bed $1,308 $1,278 $1,315 -0.5%
2 Bed $1,628 $1,627 $1,674 -2.7%
3 Bed $2,233 $2,245 $2,293 -2.6%

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San Diego Apartment Rental Trends

Apartments in San Diego have competitive rents so be sure to use our apartment finder to get the best deal. In November the average rent for a 1 Bedroom San Diego apartment cost $1,315. If you need a roommate, try finding a 2 bedroom apartment rental. An average 2 bedroom San Diego apartment was $1,674 in November. The average apartment rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in November was $2,293. Start your apartment search by checking out some of the San Diego rentals listed below.

Featured San Diego Apartments for Rent

  • Valentia San Diego, CA 92122

    Enjoy fine dining at restaurants perched atop La Jolla's jagged cliffs. Shop at the Design District, a four-block stretch along Girard Avenue. Visit boutique-lined streets, gemmed with art and gifts, or spend the day at the Stephen Birch Aquarium & Museum. Indulge in the soft sand beaches, with year-round vacation sunshine and the Pacific Ocean's watercolor sunsets. From the village to the cove, La Jolla truly is the jewel of Southern California.

    La Jolla is Spanish for "the jewel," and there is no arguing that this town is the sparkling highlight of the San Diego area. Isolated coves, world-class golf, incredible dining and shoppingthis is paradise. And La Jolla has an rental community to match in Valentia Apartments. This collection of condominium-style La Jolla apartments offers you the lifestyle to match La Jolla: chic, versatile and so convenient.

    Enter any of the expansive apartment homes and you'll be surrounded by luxury - raised panel cabinetry and granite countertops, wood flooring, designer paint, custom lighting and much more. In addition to amazing upgrades and a fabulous location, you'll enjoy exceptional care and attention from Shea Apartment Communities. We continue to earn awards for Customer Service Excellence for achieving the highest level of resident satisfaction in national surveys, so you can count on personal attention and outstanding service.

    Come discover these La Jolla apartments today.



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  • Archstone Torrey Hills San Diego, CA 92130

    Live at Archstone Torrey Hills where the ocean air drifts over the hillside to your door. Inside each roomy floorplan youll enjoy spacious closet storage, a designer-selected appliance and finish package, and pass-through kitchen countertops. A built-in computer desk has been included in every plan so youll be ready to hook-up to the world from the peace and quiet of your own home. Archstone Torrey Hills is located in San Diego, on a bluff adjacent to the world-famous Southern California coastline, just minutes from Torrey Pines State Beach, Del Mar Fairgrounds, University Towne Center and a variety of major employers. Great apartments, great service and the amenities you deserve. All at a location thats exactly right, exactly where you want to be.

  • Archstone Del Mar Heights San Diego, CA 92130

    In the heart of Carmel Valley, situated perfectly between top-notch schools and shops, lies an apartment community that brings the best of San Diego to your doorstep. Great apartments, great service, and the amenities you deserve - with renowned beaches and fabulous restaurants nearby. All at a location that's exactly right, exactly where you want to be.

  • Signature Point San Diego, CA 92130

    Now you can live where you really want to... in the heart of Carmel Valley at Signature Point. Let us reward you with a rare level of luxury and convenience. Just one mile from the Interstate 5 Freeway, Signature Point is located next to Torrey Pines High School and directly across the street from Del Mar Highlands Shopping Center. When you make Signature Point your home, all of Carmel Valley and neighboring Del Mar with its attractive downtown and famous beaches are at your doorstep. Behind the gated entry, you will find well-maintained landscaped grounds surrounding the heart of the community and an impressive clubhouse with a wide array of upscale amenities. Customer service is our top priority at Signature Point as our leasing professionals are available seven days a week for your convenience. All of our apartment homes are designed for both maximum privacy and comfort, keeping you in mind with custom features and luxuries sure to make you feel right at home. Each apartment home has something special to offer from gas log fireplaces, direct access two-car garages, dual-master bedrooms, spacious walk-in closets to large outdoor patios. You will find everything you need and want at Signature Point.

  • La Mirage San Diego, CA 92124

    Located atop a secluded hill overlooking Mission Valley, La Mirage is a unique, pet friendly community offering the best of recreation and urban lifestyle! Choose from a variety of apartments and two-story town homes featuring gourmet kitchens, spacious closets, washers/dryers and reserved parking. Relax in the luxurious pools or visit with friends at the cappuccino and smoothie bar. Try a free yoga or aerobics class at our state-of-the-art fitness center or head to the jogging trail, lighted tennis courts or sand volleyball court. Convenient to all major freeways, upscale shopping, dining and night spots. Voted San Diego's best apartment community for eleven consecutive years!

  • Del Mar Ridge San Diego, CA 92130

    Del Mar Ridge is a vibrant apartment community in Carmel Valley, San Diego - just minutes from Del Mar and La Jolla with quick connections to the I5, I805, & Highway 56. We have some exciting changes underway at our community including completely renovated apartment homes with brand new appliances, new countertops, new cabinetry, new lighting, new hardwood flooring in select homes, and so much more. We are also remodeling the fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, improving our business center, adding some sizzle to the pool area, and unveiling a fresh new look with new exterior paint colors and enhanced landscaping. Come be a part of what's new at Del Mar Ridge. You will enjoy all the conveniences of the surrounding shops, restaurants, and entertainment. The new Del Mar Ridge Apartments will make you realize that this is how home should feel.

  • Deerwood San Diego, CA 92127

    Your newly renovated apartment home offers new GE appliances, beautiful wood cabinetry in the kitchen and bath, brand new carpeting and contemporary lighting. Large dogs are welcome at our pet friendly community, situated on a hillside in Rancho Bernardo. You're removed from the congestion of urban life, yet close to shopping, public transportation and the prestigious Poway School District.

  • Archstone Presidio View San Diego, CA 92108

    Archstone Presidio View invites you to live life on your own terms. Situated next to the Handlery Hotel, near the San Diego River and the 8 Freeway you'll have the best of San Diego right at your doorstep. Great apartments, great service and the amenities you deserve. All at a location that's exactly right, exactly where you want to be.

  • Compass Pointe San Diego, CA 92126

    Compass Pointe's San Diego apartment homes offer spacious & stylish floorplans. Each apartment has a ceramic tiled entry, gas-log fireplace, built-in media niche, air conditioning & private patio or balcony. Individual one and two car attached garages, full-size washers and dryers and frost free refrigerators are also included. Equal attention has been given to the clubhouse with its finely furnished media room, library, play zone & business services center.

  • La Terraza San Diego, CA 92127

    Luxury...Affordable...Location, away from congestion, yet minutes to everything! Make your dream of luxury living a reality at LA TERRAZA. Unbelievably stylish...La Terraza Apartments offers luxury living at affordable prices. We offer 4 Spacious floor plans, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom/ ranging from 725 square feet to 1220 square feet. Spectacular views, great location! Your new home features 9-foot ceilings, a fully equipped kitchen, an open floor plan with plenty of windows, heating and air conditioning, a private patio/balcony and a full size washer and dryer in each unit. La Terraza has 2 sparkling pools, 2 spa's, a fully equipped fitness center, 2 club houses, lush landscaping, mountain views and an on-site management team. Imagine a gentle summer breeze whispering through the canyon - in the distance Lake Hodges and miles of beautiful horizon which is Rancho Bernardo Sunlight dancing through high windows - you feel warm. Bright, airyyou are home. Spacious Luxury Apartment Homes - waiting for you! With our spectacular views, lush landscaping and picturesque surroundings, everyday challenges melt away when you come home to La Terraza. Also, some paid utilities!

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