Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (52 Rentals)

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1808 Third Ave
$1,695Studio, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

1808 Third Ave

San Diego, CA 92101
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Lincoln Hotel
Studio Apartments

Lincoln Hotel

536 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
Furnished
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14th Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

14th Street

1028 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Living Q
Studio Apartments

Living Q

1903-1911 K StSan Diego, CA 92102
Furnished
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Park 12 Podium
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park 12 Podium

202 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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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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DL Market
Studio Apartments

DL Market

1931 Market 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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Luther Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Luther Tower

1455 2nd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
Senior Living
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La Maison
1 Bedroom Apartments

La Maison

1818 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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233 20th St
Studio Apartments

233 20th St

233 20th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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The Barcelona
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Barcelona

326 Juniper StSan Diego, CA 92101
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J Street Flats
Studio Apartments

J Street Flats

222 J StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Maple Haus
1 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Haus

2642 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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21st
Studio Apartments

21st

1153 21st StSan Diego, CA 92102
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The Continental
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Continental

320 W Cedar StSan Diego, CA 92101
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3145 Reynard Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

3145 Reynard Way

3145 Reynard WaySan Diego, CA 92103
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Downtown San Diego, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown San Diego Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown San Diego?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown San Diego is at Peachtree Inn listed at $1,062.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown San Diego Apartment is $1,400 at The Eldorado Manor.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown San Diego is starting from $1,750 at The Eldorado Manor.

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

The best deal on a cheap Downtown San Diego Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Curlew and Juniper Apartments and starts from $3,695.

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