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2855-2865 A St San Diego, CA 92102
2855-2865 A StSan Diego, CA 92102
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$1,650 - $2,495Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 25
Golden Glen Apartments
3265 C StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Hillside Apartments
3625 Federal Blvd WSan Diego, CA 92102
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2658 E St, Unit 2658.5
2658 E StSan Diego, CA 92102
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3545 Island AveSan Diego, CA 92102
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Palm Terrace Apartments
909-939 28th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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3167 Market
3167 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Estudios de Stanson
1133-1137 27th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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South Park Place
2915 E StSan Diego, CA 92102
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2849 E St
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Golden Heights Terrace
525-575 28th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Vantaggio Broadway
2650 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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563 22nd St
563 22nd StSan Diego, CA 92102
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2525 Broadway
2525 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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Town Pines
3013 C StSan Diego, CA 92102
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1231 25th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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De Anza
2430-2444 30th StSan Diego, CA 92104
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2850-2856 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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2401 G StSan Diego, CA 92102
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1611 30th St
1611 30th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Gardenview Apartments
2401 C StSan Diego, CA 92102
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2474 E BROADWAY
2474 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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C Street Villas
2528 C StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Twelve @ J
3042-44 J StSan Diego, CA 92102
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4240
2419-2421 J StSan Diego, CA 92102
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421 25th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Mount Hope House Apartments
3751 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102
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2329 C StSan Diego, CA 92102
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1102-1114 30th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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The Eldorado Manor
2404 C StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Central San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central San Diego Studio Apartments | $1,901 | $1,450 | $2,695 |
| Central San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,195 | $1,695 | $3,612 |
| Central San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,016 | $1,843 | $6,540 |
| Central San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,568 | $3,495 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Central San Diego Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central San Diego area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 2474 E BROADWAY priced from $1,700. Hillside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Central San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2474 E BROADWAY | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Hillside Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 60% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $1,843 |
| Palm Terrace Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,865 |
| 3167 Market | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Estudios de Stanson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| 2329 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Golden View Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,150 |
| The Rosewood | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central San Diego, CA
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central San Diego area is the $1.75 price per square foot 2270 Boundary St Model at 2270 Boundary St, Unit Upper Unit in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Central San Diego apartment is the 2BR/1BA Model at Palm Terrace Apartments starting at $2,500 with a $2.78 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central San Diego apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2270 Boundary St, Unit Upper Unit | 2270 Boundary St | 3BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| Palm Terrace Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 60% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Hillside Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| South Park Place | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $4.46 |
| 2474 E BROADWAY | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| 2329 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| The Rosewood | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
| Estudios de Stanson | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.90 |
| 3167 Market | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.07 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central San Diego Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central San Diego?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central San Diego is under $2,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central San Diego?
The cheapest apartment in Central San Diego is 2474 E BROADWAY which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Central San Diego costs $2,172.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central San Diego?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Central San Diego that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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