3347-49-3349 B St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (23 Rentals)
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3020 C St
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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
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2103 Island Ave, Unit #4, Unit #4
2103 Island AveSan Diego, CA 92102
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Hillside Apartments
3625 Federal Blvd WSan Diego, CA 92102
2564 E St
San DiegoCA92102
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Estudios de Stanson
1133-1137 27th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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2625 J St
2625 J StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Bridgeview Apartments
2925-2945 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
3365 C St
San DiegoCA92102
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$1,890 - $1,990
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3167 Market
3167 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102
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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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Lions Gate
1231 25th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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De Anza
2430-2444 30th StSan Diego, CA 92104
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2401-2415 G St.
2401 G StSan Diego, CA 92102
1030 27th St
San DiegoCA92102
2578 L St
San DiegoCA92102
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Palm Terrace Apartments
909-939 28th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Mount Hope House Apartments
3751 Market 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 |
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| Central San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,260 | $1,800 | $3,295 |
| Central San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,354 | $1,600 | $4,869 |
| Central San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,215 | $2,237 | $6,905 |
| Central San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,340 | $3,100 | $9,564 |
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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 Hillside Apartments priced from $1,750. Estudios de Stanson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Central San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Hillside Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Estudios de Stanson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| 3167 Market | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,890 |
| Saturn V | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,026 |
| The Irving | 100, 101, 108, 202, 204, 206, 207, 208, 210, 30... | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central San Diego, CA
As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central San Diego area is the $2.17 price per square foot 3x2 Model at South Park Place in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Central San Diego apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 60% AMI Model at Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable starting at $2,237 with a $2.57 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. |
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| South Park Place | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 60% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Hillside Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Golden Glen Apartments | Furnished 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
| The Irving | 100, 101, 108, 202, 204, 206, 207, 208, 210, 30... | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
| 2651 A St, Unit Unit 8 | 2651 A St | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| Estudios de Stanson | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.70 |
| 3167 Market | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.05 |
| Saturn V | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.37 |
| 2625 J St | 2625 J St | 1BR,1BA | $4.69 |
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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 $2,237.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central San Diego?
The cheapest apartment in Central San Diego is Hillside Apartments which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Central San Diego costs $3,295.
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 2 regular apartments in Central San Diego that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Central San Diego?
Cheap apartments in Central San Diego have an average cost of $203 which is $3,092 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central San Diego.
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