Apartments for Rent in the Central San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (550 Rentals)

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3167 Market
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$1,900 - $2,250

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Base Rent$1,900 - $2,250
Total Monthly Price$1,900 - $2,250
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

3167 Market

3167 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102
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2658 E St, Unit 2658.5
$1,790

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,790
Total Monthly Price$1,790
Studio Apartment Available Now

2658 E St, Unit 2658.5

2658 E StSan Diego, CA 92102
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property at 3177 A St
$4,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$4,500
Total Monthly Price$4,500
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 15
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3177 A St

San DiegoCA92102
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property at 3020 C St
$1,650 - $2,875
1 To 2 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent
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3020 C St

San DiegoCA92102
property at 3078 Broadway
$3,500

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Base Rent$3,500
Total Monthly Price$3,500
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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3078 Broadway, Unit 314

3078 Broadway
San DiegoCA92102
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property at 2776 B St
$2,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,250
Total Monthly Price$2,250
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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2776 B St, Unit 120

2776 B St
San DiegoCA92102
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property at 2849 E St
$2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,400
Total Monthly Price$2,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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2849 E St, Unit 1

2849 E St
San DiegoCA92102

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property at 2662 E St
$4,425

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$4,425
Total Monthly Price$4,425
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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2662 E St

San DiegoCA92102
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property at 2625 1/2 E St
$2,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,850
Total Monthly Price$2,850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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2625 1/2 E St

San DiegoCA92102
property at 1150 21st St
$3,288

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,288
Total Monthly Price$3,288
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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1150 21st St, Unit 1150 21st Street 20

1150 21st St
San DiegoCA92102
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property at 342 25th St
$2,999

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,999
Total Monthly Price$2,999
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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342 25th St

San DiegoCA92102

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property at 2766 Island Ave
$2,095
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Nov 1
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2766 Island Ave

San DiegoCA92102

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property at 1045 32nd St
$11,021

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$11,021
Total Monthly Price$11,021
3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 26
Furnished

1045 32nd St

San DiegoCA92102
property at 1433 Edgemont St
$7,527

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$7,527
Total Monthly Price$7,527
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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1433 Edgemont St

San DiegoCA92102
property at 1716 30th St
$6,592

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$6,592
Total Monthly Price$6,592
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 28
Furnished

1716 30th St

San DiegoCA92102
property at 2770 Island Ave
$2,095
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Dec 8
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2770 Island Ave

San DiegoCA92102

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Central San Diego, San Diego, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central San Diego

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Central San Diego area of San Diego, CA?

As of today, September 10, 2026, there are currently 550 available Central San Diego apartments priced from $1,450 to $11,067, with an average monthly rent of $2,560.

How much are Studio apartments in Central San Diego?

There are currently 237 Studio Apartments in Central San Diego with rent ranges from $1,450 to $2,695 with an average price of $1,901.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Central San Diego Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Central San Diego ranges from $1,695 to $3,612 with an average monthly rent of $2,195.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Central San Diego cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Central San Diego range from $1,843 to $6,540. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,016.

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