Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (1,120 Rentals)

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Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA

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Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA

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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 $10,500 with an average price of $2,706.

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 $1,551 to $11,908 with an average monthly rent of $3,498.

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 $1,850 to $24,925. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,118.

How expensive are Downtown San Diego Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 107 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown San Diego on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,355 to $27,375 - averaging $6,723 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.