Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,100 (33 Rentals)

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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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563 22nd St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

563 22nd St

563 22nd StSan Diego, CA 92102
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2525 Broadway
Studio Apartments

2525 Broadway

2525 BroadwaySan 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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233 20th St
Studio Apartments

233 20th St

233 20th 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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E Street
Studio Apartments

E Street

2967-2969 E StSan Diego, CA 92102
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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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21st
Studio Apartments

21st

1153 21st StSan Diego, CA 92102
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SF McLarens
2 Bedroom Apartments

SF McLarens

3244 McLarens LnSan Diego, CA 92102
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DL 30th
1 Bedroom Apartments

DL 30th

1907-1917 30th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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3167 Market
1 Bedroom Apartments

3167 Market

3167 Market 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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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 2855-2865 A St priced from $1,599. Golden Glen Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,875. Here are the most affordable Central San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2855-2865 A StStudio NRStudio,1BA$1,599
Golden Glen Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$1,875
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,950
The Eldorado ManorRemodeled Unit 1/11BR,1BA$1,995
Estudios de StansonStudio FurnishedStudio,1BA$2,000
City Villas Apartments1x1b1BR,1BA$2,075
MPL A St1/11BR,1BA$2,150
C301 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central San Diego, CA

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central San Diego area is the $2.30 price per square foot 3x2 Model at South Park Place in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Central San Diego apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 3093 Broadway starting at $3,450 with a $3.09 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.
South Park Place3x23BR,2BA$2.30
3093 Broadway2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.09
Pinnacle on The ParkPINNACLE ON THE PARK 2F2BR,2BA$3.99
358 22nd St, Unit 2358 22nd St2BR,2BA$2.87
C301 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.36
The Eldorado ManorRemodeled Unit 1/11BR,1BA$3.07
1824 30th St, Unit 18221824 30th St1BR,1BA$3.67
1826 30th St, Unit 18261826 30th St1BR,1BA$3.91
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.55
City Villas Apartments1x1b1BR,1BA$3.88

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Central San Diego, San Diego, CA

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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 2855-2865 A St listed at $1,599.

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 $1,950 at Bridgeview 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 $2,550 at City Villas Apartments.

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 $3,495.

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