
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Civic Core Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,799 (40 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Civic Core area of San Diego.


900 F Street

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Tenth&G

Pinnacle on The Park

1055 6th Ave

Griffis East Village

600 Front Apartments

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4th and J

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Vora Mission Valley
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IMT Mission Valley

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Elowen

Flora + Fauna

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Stanza Little Italy

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Instrata Little Italy

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West Park

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Broadstone Mission Valley

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Ancora Apartments

Strata

625 Broadway

Veranda La Mesa

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Del Oro on Broadway

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Civic Core, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Civic Core?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Core Studio Apartments | $2,764 | $1,799 | $4,588 |
| Civic Core 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,361 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Civic Core 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,989 | $2,528 | $10,000+ |
| Civic Core 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,822 | $2,579 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 10 mile radius of the Civic Core Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Civic Core Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Civic Core area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Market Street Village priced from $1,799. 900 F Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Civic Core apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Street Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,799 |
| 900 F Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| 1055 6th Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,999 |
| Veranda La Mesa | 500 | Studio,1BA | $2,044 |
| Idea1 Apartments | S02 | Studio,1BA | $2,192 |
| The Wyatt Makers Quarter | SB3 | Studio,1BA | $2,257 |
| Arrive Broadway Lofts | City Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,289 |
| Union Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
| Griffis East Village | Lexington | 1BR,1BA | $2,299 |
| 4th and J | Coronado | Studio,1BA | $2,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Civic Core, CA
As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Civic Core area is the $3.50 price per square foot H Model at Pacific Ridge in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value Civic Core apartment is the Sardinia Salita Model at Avia La Jolla starting at $4,018 with a $3.61 price per square foot in the University City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Civic Core apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Ridge | H | 3BR,2BA | $3.50 |
| Avia La Jolla | Sardinia Salita | 2BR,2BA | $3.61 |
| IMT Mission Valley | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.87 |
| Strata | Plan C (A1C) | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
| 600 Front Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.41 |
| Tenth&G | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| Arrive Broadway Lofts | Quarter 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| Del Oro on Broadway | WAITLIST | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
| Griffis East Village | Enterprise | 1BR,1BA | $3.59 |
| 900 F Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Civic Core Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Civic Core?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Civic Core is under $2,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Civic Core?
The cheapest apartment in Civic Core is Market Street Village which is listed at $1,998, while the average apartment in Civic Core costs $3,595.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Civic Core?
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 448 regular apartments in Civic Core 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 Civic Core?
Cheap apartments in Civic Core have an average cost of $874 which is $2,721 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Civic Core.
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