Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,600 (21 Rentals)

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property at 1080 Park Blvd

1080 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1150 J St

1150 J St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 101 Market St

101 Market St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1225 Island Ave

1225 Island Ave

San DiegoCA92101
property at 777 Sixth Ave

777 Sixth Ave

San DiegoCA92101
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450 J St

San DiegoCA92101
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253 Tenth Ave

San DiegoCA92101
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Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown San Diego Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown San Diego area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Peachtree Inn priced from $1,062. Vantaggio Little Italy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Downtown San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Peachtree InnStandardStudio,1BA$1,062
Vantaggio Little ItalySmall full size bedStudio,1BA$1,450
Island FlatsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Windsor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
2330 Union St0/1Studio,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Diego, CA

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown San Diego area is the $2.25 price per square foot Lofts Model at Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF) in the in the Horton Plaza neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Downtown San Diego apartment is the Bond Studio Model at Arrive Broadway Lofts starting at $2,559 with a $2.69 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown San Diego apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF)Lofts1BR,1BA$2.25
Arrive Broadway LoftsBond StudioStudio ,1BA$2.69
Golden Pacific Apartments152322B- Upgrade2BR,2BA$3.01
Stanton House Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.82
358 22nd St, Unit 2358 22nd St2BR,2BA$2.87
Villa De Oro Apartments2 bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.75
787 11th Ave, Unit 787 11th Avenue787 11th Ave2BR,1BA$2.34
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.23
Where Convenience meets Comfort at the LeoOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.70
Horton 4th AvenueStudiosStudio ,1BA$2.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown San Diego

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown San Diego?

There are currently 1120 Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Diego, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,062 to $27,375. There are also 196 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown San Diego ranging from $1,600 to $30,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown San Diego?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown San Diego ranges from $1,600 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,256.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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