Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (1,131 Rentals)

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Downtown San Diego - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego

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Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown San Diego, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

A family-friendly apartment property may be just the ticket if you have a son or daughter (or both!) when you rent. Downtown San Diego has a reputation as a good neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and great education resources.

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to parks and greenspace is critically important. This submarket has emerged as providing favorable access to parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This section of town has risen to be one of the best-regarded high-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, maid services, views, access to parks, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include tile or hardwood floors, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Are there furry friends in your life? this area has established a name for itself as one of our preferred submarkets for renters with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown San Diego

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown San Diego?

There are currently 268 Studio Apartments in Downtown San Diego with rent ranges from $1,062 to $8,532 with an average price of $2,611.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown San Diego Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown San Diego ranges from $1,525 to $11,602 with an average monthly rent of $3,336.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown San Diego cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown San Diego range from $2,295 to $19,754. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,876.

How expensive are Downtown San Diego Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 108 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown San Diego on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,200 to $27,295 - averaging $6,653 for the location.

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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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