
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Little Italy Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,400 (17 Rentals)
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Little Italy, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Little Italy?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Little Italy Studio Apartments | $3,224 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
Little Italy 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,003 | $2,400 | $6,950 |
Little Italy 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,707 | $2,495 | $10,000+ |
Little Italy 3 Bedroom Apartments | $12,161 | $5,361 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Little Italy Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Little Italy Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Little Italy area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Vantaggio Little Italy priced from $1,450. 2330 Union St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,499. Here are the most affordable Little Italy apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vantaggio Little Italy | Small full size bed | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
2330 Union St | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
City Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
The Helm | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,053 |
Ariel | G FLOOR PLAN(N) | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Italy, CA
As of March 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Little Italy area is the $5.17 price per square foot P5 Model at Luma Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $13,696. The second greatest value Little Italy apartment is the A12 Model at Valentina by Alta starting at $4,269 with a $4.63 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Little Italy apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Luma Apartments | P5 | 3BR,3BA | $5.17 |
Valentina by Alta | A12 | 1BR,1BA | $4.63 |
Current | A1K | 1BR,1BA | $4.03 |
Il Palazzo | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $3.92 |
Ariel | A FLOOR PLAN | 1BR,1BA | $4.28 |
Cielo | A Floorplan | Studio ,1BA | $4.66 |
Instrata Little Italy | Con Amore | Studio ,1BA | $4.63 |
Eighteen Ten State St | Studio J | Studio ,1BA | $5.22 |
City Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $4.46 |
2330 Union St | 0/1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLittle Italy, San Diego, CA
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Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Little Italy Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
98 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
74 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Little Italy Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Little Italy?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Little Italy is at Vantaggio Little Italy listed at $1,450.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Little Italy Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Little Italy Apartment is $2,595 at Ariel.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Little Italy Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Little Italy is starting from $2,765 at Il Palazzo.
What is the most affordable Little Italy Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Little Italy Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Luma Apartments and starts from $5,672.
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