Studio Apartments for Rent in the Cortez Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (36 Rentals)

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889 Date St

San DiegoCA92101
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1445 Front St
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1445 Front St

1445 Front StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Sandford Hotel
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Sandford Hotel

1301-1333 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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New Palace Hotel
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New Palace Hotel

1814 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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1732 5th Ave
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1732 5th Ave

1732 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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889 Date St
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889 Date St

889 Date StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1602-1620 8th Ave
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1602-1620 8th Ave

1602-1620 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Cathedral Plaza
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Cathedral Plaza

1551 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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777 Beech St
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777 Beech St

777 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1st & Beech
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1st & Beech

110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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410 Elm St
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410 Elm St

410 Elm StSan Diego, CA 92101
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7th & A
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7th & A

750 A StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1501 Front St
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1501 Front St

1501 Front StSan Diego, CA 92101
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400-420 Ash St
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400-420 Ash St

400-420 Ash StSan Diego, CA 92101

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Cortez, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Cortez Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Cortez area of San Diego, CA is found at The Wyatt Makers Quarter and is listed at 617 square feet priced from $2,834. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Wyatt Makers QuarterSE617 Sq Ft$2,834
The LindleyS3D609 Sq Ft$2,807
DiegaA1591 Sq Ft$2,426
West SD ApartmentsStudio S2576 Sq Ft$2,906
Vera Cortez HillS1 (Premium)570 Sq Ft$2,000
ALXS3536 Sq Ft$2,205
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudio355 Sq Ft$1,551
The HelmStudio325 Sq Ft$1,924
Windsor ApartmentsStudio0 Sq Ft$1,595

Cheapest Available Cortez Studio Apartments

Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Cortez of San Diego, CA is the Studio Model starting from $1,551 at Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community. The average price for all Studio apartments in Cortez is currently $2,915. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudio$1,551
Windsor ApartmentsStudio$1,595
The HelmStudio$1,924
Vera Cortez HillS1 (Premium)$2,000
ALXS5$2,189
DiegaA1$2,426
The LindleyS3D$2,807
The Wyatt Makers QuarterSE$2,834
West SD ApartmentsStudio S1$2,891

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cortez, San Diego, CA

Ranked #55

Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around the Cortez Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

79 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Cortez Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Cortez with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Cortez is at Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community listed at $1,551.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Cortez Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Cortez is $2,915.

What is the largest available Studio Cortez Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cortez is a 617 square feet unit starting from $2,834 at The Wyatt Makers Quarter.

What is the average size for Cortez Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Cortez is currently 541 sq ft.

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