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San Diego Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 25, 2025

There are currently 3410 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over San Diego, CA that range in price from $1,033 to $10,831. Balboa Park, Harborview and Downtown San Diego are the neighborhoods that currently have the most Studio availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in San Diego with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Balboa Park270$2,435$1,050
Harborview243$2,410$1,050
Downtown San Diego209$2,415$1,062
Burlingame194$2,404$1,050
Core-columbia190$2,405$1,062
Horton Plaza187$2,408$1,062
Gaslamp District186$2,405$1,062
Marina District180$2,401$1,062
Marina179$2,405$1,062
Waterfront Condos156$2,500$1,062

Largest Available San Diego Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in San Diego, CA is found at Lofts at 734 University Ave in the Balboa Park neighborhood and is 1,322 square feet priced from $3,000. Mission Hills Apartments has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 1,222 square feet and currently listed start at $3,520. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Lofts at 734 University AveHuge Loft Units1,322 Sq Ft$3,000
Mission Hills ApartmentsLOFT PLAN 21,222 Sq Ft$3,520
Nova Apartment HomesLive/Work860 Sq Ft$2,376
K1 ApartmentsST-L1838 Sq Ft$2,650
Cornerstone Lofts0BR/1.0BA800 Sq Ft$1,850
Horton 4th AvenueStudios752 Sq Ft$2,020
Eighteen Ten State StStudio K720 Sq Ft$3,349
Pacific RidgeA3680 Sq Ft$2,999
360 Luxury ApartmentsCompass649 Sq Ft$2,775

Cheapest Available San Diego Studio Apartments

As of July 25, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in San Diego, CA is the Studio Model starting from $1,050 at 3942 8th Ave in the Balboa Park neighborhood. The second most affordable San Diego Studio is the Standard Model at Peachtree Inn starting at $1,062 . The average price for all Studio apartments in San Diego is currently $2,432. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
3942 8th AveStudio$1,050
Peachtree InnStandard$1,062
Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable HousingStudio - 50% AMI$1,375
Vista PalmsVista Palms 0+1s$1,395
Vantaggio Little ItalySmall full size bed$1,450
Island FlatsSmall Studio$1,500
The Presidio ApartmentsStudio$1,508
Colina Park North Apartmentsstud 60%$1,526
WLA 509 Park0BR/1.0BA$1,550
Vista De LunaStudio with Cooktop-Down$1,550

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San Diego Overview

San Diego is a major city on the Pacific Coast in Southern California and is adjacent to the Mexican border. Home to over 1.3 million people, San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States and is nicknamed “America’s Finest City”. The major industries are military/defense, tourism, international trade, and manufacturing. There is also a wide variety of apartments in San Diego available for residents who move here to find a great place to call home.

Why live in San Diego, CA?

While the cost of living is higher than average in San Diego, the city offers near perfect weather year round, a wide variety of outdoors activities, beautiful beaches, museums and other cultural centers, and a professional sports events. Fans of local sports have their choice of supporting the San Diego Chargers (football), the San Diego Padres (baseball), the San Diego Gulls (ice hockey) and a newly formed rugby team.

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San Diego, CA

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Getting Around San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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San Diego is an amazing city for families, young professionals, and retirees!

Frequently Asked Questions about Studio San Diego Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in San Diego with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in San Diego is at 3942 8th Ave listed at $1,050.

How much is the average rent for a Studio San Diego Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in San Diego is $2,432.

What is the largest available Studio San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 1,322 square feet unit starting from $3,000 at Lofts at 734 University Ave.

What is the average size for San Diego Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in San Diego is currently 479 sq ft.

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