Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,100 (32 Rentals)

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2566 B St
from $1,9951 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

2566 B St

2566 B StSan Diego, CA 92102
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DL Dodson
1 Bedroom Apartments

DL Dodson

510 Dodson StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Vantaggio Broadway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vantaggio Broadway

2650 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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2525 Broadway
Studio Apartments

2525 Broadway

2525 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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563 22nd St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

563 22nd St

563 22nd StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Town Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Town Pines

3013 C StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Lions Gate
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lions Gate

1231 25th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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De Anza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

De Anza

2430-2444 30th StSan Diego, CA 92104
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2401-2415 G St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

2401-2415 G St.

2401 G StSan Diego, CA 92102
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2627 C St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2627 C St

2627 C StSan Diego, CA 92102
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233 20th St
Studio Apartments

233 20th St

233 20th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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21st
Studio Apartments

21st

1153 21st StSan Diego, CA 92102
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3065 Hawthorn St
Studio Apartments

3065 Hawthorn St

3065 Hawthorn StSan Diego, CA 92104
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Saturn V
Studio Apartments

Saturn V

421 25th StSan Diego, CA 92102

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The Eldorado Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Eldorado Manor

2404 C StSan Diego, CA 92102
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3167 Market
1 Bedroom Apartments

3167 Market

3167 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102

Central San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central San Diego Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central San Diego area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Golden Glen Apartments priced from $1,495. 233 20th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,645. Here are the most affordable Central San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Golden Glen ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
233 20th StStudio 1st FloorStudio,1BA$1,645
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$1,800
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,900
3167 Market11BR,1BA$1,945
C30Studio ADUStudio,1BA$1,995
Estudios de StansonStudio FurnishedStudio,1BA$2,000
Pinnacle on The ParkPINNACLE ON THE PARK 1A1BR,1BA$2,135

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central San Diego, CA

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central San Diego area is the $2.96 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at 3093 Broadway in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Central San Diego apartment is the 1840 30th St Model at 1840 30th St, Unit 1840 starting at $2,550 with a $2.68 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central San Diego apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3093 Broadway2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.96
1840 30th St, Unit 18401840 30th St1BR,1BA$2.68
1829 31st St, Unit B1829 31st St2BR,1.5BA$2.94
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$2.40
2658 E St, Unit 2658 E St2658 E St2BR,1BA$3.74
1824 30th St, Unit 18221824 30th St1BR,1BA$3.50
2744 C St, Unit #442744 C StStudio ,1BA$3.83
233 20th StStudio 1st FloorStudio ,1BA$2.74
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.45
Golden Glen ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central San Diego Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central San Diego?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central San Diego is at Golden Glen Apartments listed at $1,495.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central San Diego Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central San Diego Apartment is $1,800 at Hillside Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central San Diego is starting from $2,960 at Pinnacle on The Park.

What is the most affordable Central San Diego Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central San Diego Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at South Park Place and starts from $3,895.

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