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The Overlook at Bernardo Heights

The Overlook at Bernardo Heights

San Diego, California, 92128

2 Bedrooms$1,570 - $1,750

1 Bedroom$1,235 - $1,475

Valentia

Valentia

San Diego, California, 92122

2 Bedrooms$1,645 - $1,860

3 Bedrooms$2,040 - $2,525

1 Bedroom$1,350 - $1,780

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Archstone Del Mar Heights

Archstone Del Mar Heights

San Diego, California, 92130

2 Bedrooms$2,015 - $2,055

1 Bedroom$1,595 - $1,625

Westview Village

Westview Village

San Diego, California, 92126

3 Bedrooms$2,150 - $2,280

2 Bedrooms$1,810 - $2,205

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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 Bugalow which is one of the city’s quiet treasures.  Other water side 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 Jun May Apr 3 Month % change
Studio $1,039 $1,008 $1,021 1.8%
1 Bed $1,285 $1,326 $1,317 -2.4%
2 Bed $1,691 $1,691 $1,677 0.8%
3 Bed $2,193 $2,203 $2,236 -1.9%

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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 April the average rent for a 1 Bedroom San Diego apartment cost $1,317. If you need a roommate, try finding a 2 bedroom apartment rental. An average 2 bedroom San Diego apartment was $1,677 in April. The average apartment rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in April was $2,236. Start your apartment search by checking out some of the San Diego rentals listed below.

Featured San Diego Apartments for Rent

  • Aquatera Apartment Homes San Diego, CA 92108

    Sprawling resort style amenities. The pampering touches of a fancy boutique hotel. That's what we've expertly combined to create an innovative and upscale lifestyle like no other Welcome to Aquatera. The destination apartment home. Situated in the heart of San Diego, you'll find that Aquatera Apartments is centrally located to just about everything! Welcome home to Aquatera Apartment Homes, a brand new environmentally friendly community. Upon your first foray, you'll discover natural and nurturing elements throughout. It starts with an abundance of water features throughout and a cascading waterfall terraced into the hillside with conversation seating area. Imagine yourself relaxing in our expansive saltwater pool complete with decadent cabanas, talking to guests around the fire pit area, or rejuvenating in our hydro-massage spa. Our stunning 10,000 SF Club Room is full of multi-faceted delights including an Observation Deck, Media Center w/Nintendo Wii, Sony Play Station, and Pool Table, and Gourmet Demonstration Kitchen. Unwind in our Tanning Bed, or Connect with your friends in our Cyber Caf featuring Free Wi-Fi Hotspots & Starbucks coffee machine! Get fit in our brand new Sports Club equipped with State of the Art weight and Cardio stations, free weights and personal Television Screen monitors. Inside the homes, you'll be just as impressed with the stylish details and ultra modern conveniences. We feature 1, 2, and 3 bedroom homes with top of the line interior amenities including granite countertops, hardwood Cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances, front load full-size washer and dryers, intrusion alarms, garages, and much more. You can enjoy this exclusive luxury knowing that as part of H.G. Fenton Co.'s commitment to quality and to developing responsibly, Aquatera will feature a 216-kilowatt photovoltaic solar energy system that will general 90% of the projected electrical usage for all common areas and amenities.

  • Cambridge Park San Diego, CA 92123

    Welcome to the resort-style setting of Cambridge Park. Our community offers luxurious amenities such as a lagoon-style pool and spa, contemporary fitness center, lighted tennis court and resident business center. In your spacious apartment home, comfort and style await you: a full-size washer and dryer, bathroom with an oversize tub, a built-in computer desk, crown molding, and French doors leading to your private patio or balcony. Single and double attached garages are also available for added convenience. "Fear of Commitment? Having second thoughts about committing to a lease during these uncertain times? We hear you. We have three options that make commitment easy, like a no-premium month-to-month lease program. Stop by our leasing office for a tour and more details."

  • Canyon View Apartments San Diego, CA 92119

    Come see what Luxury Living is all aboutCanyon View Apartments! Nestled at the base of Cowles Mountain, in the quaint community of San Carlos, offering great schools, a variety of outdoor activities and relaxed living. Minutes from Lake Murray and Mission Trails Golf Course imagine an afternoon spent on a scenic bike ride or hitting a few balls onto the green. With our spectacular views, lush landscaping and picturesque surroundings, Canyon View has all the little touches to make your life easier, and your home more comfortable.

  • 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.

  • Mission Hills Commons San Diego, CA 92103

    Welcome to one of San Diego's most exciting urban living experiences. Located in the heart of the historic neighborhood of Mission Hills, this extraordinary enclave of apartment homes and lofts offers the ultimate in metropolitan living. Here you'll be stylin in a smokin' location, within walking distance to the exciting Hillcrest and Uptown areas, and just minutes to Old Town, Downtown and the Gaslamp Quarter. Are Gated apartment residences and spectacular view lofts are beautifully equipped with all the features you desire in an urban contemporary home. You'll also appreciate the convenience of our underground garage with elevator access and our private fitness center. Heck, we even have a Starbucks on the premises! Give us a call, send an email, or stop by for a look. We know you will be jazzed!

  • Archstone University Towne Ctr San Diego, CA 92122

    Archstone University Towne Centre offers all the comforts of a home in the country with all the luxuries and conveniences of an exclusive resort. Offering spectacular views, wooded grounds and lush greenbelts, this community is nestled in La Jolla's prestigious Golden Triangle, just minutes to shopping, fine dining, schools and entertainment. Great apartments, great service and the amenities you deserve. All at a location that's exactly right, exactly where you want to be.

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