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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in San Diego, senior citizen apartments in San Diego might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.

A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in San Diego and consider their options. With 17 senior rentals in San Diego, CA, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale San Diego 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in San Diego, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.

We are also serving Senior Apartments facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Skyline, Castle and North Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as El Cajon, National City or La Mesa.

Senior Apartments Facilities near San Diego, CA

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Senior Apartments

Average starting price $1,247/month
Average starting price $5,055/month
Average starting price $9,859/month
Average starting price $5,074/month
Average starting price $4,587/month
Average starting price $3,496/month

Atria Collwood

5308 Monroe Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115 | 5.5 milesfrom San Diego center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living

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Atria Collwood is a senior residence located in the famous city of San Diego, California. Residents here enjoy access to highly qualified doctors, specialists, hospitals and medical centers. This active city features beautiful coastal views, great fishing, sailing, and many ways to stay active....

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Beauty Salon
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4.4(55 reviews)

Let me first tell you that my Mom passed away on [date removed]. We could not have picked a better place for her final days. I would give them a 5 across the board. The staff went out of their way to make...

Brookdale Clairemont

5219 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92117 | 3.2 milesfrom San Diego center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living

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Redefine your independence with more time for what you want to do.Here at our assisted living community, you get to redefine your independence, pursue your favorite hobbies and live your life your way. Whether that’s connecting with new friends or trying something new like yoga, you have choices...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.0(31 reviews)

The two big things for us they helped make our decision on Brookdale Clairemont was the price range for the quality of care. Also how the interacted with our family when we initially toured and how they...

Village North

7720-7780 Belden Street, San Diego, CA 92111 | 2.4 milesfrom San Diego center

Provides: Senior Apartments

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My tour of the facility went well. It is a nice community with kind people. They offer many great activities for their residents. The room we were looking was a semi-private room. My only problem with the...

Casa Aldea at University City Village

6132 Gullstrand Street, San Diego, CA 92122 | 4.2 milesfrom San Diego center

Provides: Senior Apartments

Town Park Villas

4633 Governor Drive, San Diego, CA 92122 | 4.4 milesfrom San Diego center

Provides: Senior Apartments

Cerro Pueblo Apartments

2835 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117 | 5.2 milesfrom San Diego center

Provides: Senior Apartments

North Park Sunshine

4226 Utah St, San Diego, CA 92104 | 5.3 milesfrom San Diego center

Provides: Senior Apartments

Orchid Apartments

4024 32nd St, San Diego, CA 92104 | 5.6 milesfrom San Diego center

Provides: Senior Apartments

Cathedral Arms

3911 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103 | 5.9 milesfrom San Diego center

Provides: Senior Apartments

Santa Fe Villas

3912 Albatross, San Diego, CA 92103 | 6.3 milesfrom San Diego center

Provides: Senior Apartments

With so many distinctive features, the simple elegance of Santa Fe Villas offers the ideal combination of stylish comfort, conveniences and detailed custom amenities.Santa Fe Villas Apartment homes for seniors 55+ offer roomy, carefully designed living spaces that embody all the elegant features...

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Villa Pacifica

3630 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103 | 6.4 milesfrom San Diego center

Provides: Senior Apartments

Olivewood Garden Apartments

2865 55th St, San Diego, CA 92105 | 6.5 milesfrom San Diego center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly

Provides: Senior Apartments

Orchard Active Senior Living

4040 Hancock St, San Diego, CA 92110 | 7.5 milesfrom San Diego center

Provides: Senior Apartments

Orchard II

4080 Hancock Street, San Diego, CA 92110 | 7.6 milesfrom San Diego center

Provides: Senior Apartments

Westminister Manor

1730 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 | 7.8 milesfrom San Diego center

Provides: Senior Apartments

San Diego Silvercrest

727 E St, San Diego, CA 92101 | 8.3 milesfrom San Diego center

Provides: Senior Apartments

Lexington Senior Apt

250 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 | 9.8 milesfrom San Diego center

Provides: Senior Apartments

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Cost of senior apartments in San Diego, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Diego is 1,247 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include undefined, undefined with an average of 0 per month.

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In San Diego, CA, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Financial assistance

In San Diego, CA, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Transportation

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System provides bus service in San Diego, with 93 bus lines and three light rail systems. SDMTS also provides a paratransit service for elderly and disabled residents — MTS-Access — which offers large vans capable of carrying wheelchair users. San Diego is a very walkable city with excellent public transportation options.

Health care

San Diego is home to some of the best hospitals in the country. The city has at least eight hospitals that provide emergency services. The top hospitals in San Diego include Alvarado Hospital Medical Center, UC San Diego Health Hillcrest – Hillcrest Medical Center, and Sharp Memorial Hospital.

Senior activities

San Diego is nicknamed “America’s Finest City” for its sandy beaches, gorgeous climate, and world-class entertainment, including the San Diego Zoo and Legoland California. The city offers plenty of options for entertainment, and in total, there are 98 museums and 150 performing arts stages, including two Tony Award-winning theaters. San Diego also has an opera, a symphony, a world-famous zoo and aquarium, and traditional arts and culture events that include an art walk and dinner theatre. The museums include several railroad, flight, and military museums, with options to suit any interest. Area seniors can find a sense of community at the Verne Goodwin Mira Mesa Senior Center, which also has a ballroom.

What are senior apartments?

Senior apartments offer a no-frills housing option for active and independent seniors. Units are often designed with senior-friendly features for accessibility, such as elevators and wide doorways. In general, senior apartments don’t provide health care services or daily assistance. Many senior apartments include:

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Morning View Terrace, Legacy Hills at Poway and Southern Highland are the top rated senior apartments near San Diego, California. See full list of communities.

There are 17 senior apartments near San Diego, California. See the full list.

The best senior apartments near you in San Diego, California are Atria Collwood. These senior apartments received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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