Apartments for Rent in the Cortez Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (91 Rentals)

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Ancora Apartments
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$2,552 - $4,732
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Ancora Apartments

110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Stanza Little Italy
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$2,210 - $12,120
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Stanza Little Italy

310 A StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Gema
$2,300 - $3,610
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$2,300 - $3,610

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Gema

1471 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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property at 889 Date St

$2,495

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$2,495

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$2,495

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 29

889 Date St, Unit 143

889 Date St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 850 Beech St

$5,495

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$5,495

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$5,495

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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850 Beech St, Unit 713

850 Beech St
San DiegoCA92101

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property at 1441 9th Ave

$3,700

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$3,700

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$3,700

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1441 9th Ave, Unit 207

1441 9th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
property at 702 Ash St

$3,500

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$3,500

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$3,500

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702 Ash St, Unit El Cortez

702 Ash St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 1642 7th Ave

$2,690

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$2,690

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$2,690

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1642 7th Ave, Unit 424

1642 7th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
property at 1642 7th Ave

$2,750

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$2,750

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$2,750

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1642 7th Ave, Unit 222

1642 7th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
property at 1642 7th Ave

$2,995

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$2,995

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$2,995

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1642 7th Ave, Unit 331

1642 7th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
property at 1643 6th Ave

$2,049

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$2,049

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$2,049

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1643 6th Ave, Unit 414

1643 6th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
property at 1643 6th Ave

$5,395

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$5,395

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$5,395

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1643 6th Ave, Unit 105

1643 6th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
property at 1551 4th Ave

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1551 4th Ave, Unit 712

1551 4th Ave
San DiegoCA92101

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property at 1441 Ninth Ave

$3,495 - $3,895

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1441 Ninth Ave

San DiegoCA92101
property at 702 Ash St

$3,500 - $4,995

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702 Ash St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1501 Front St

$2,500 - $3,500

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1501 Front St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1643 Sixth Ave

$3,495

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$3,495

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$3,495

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1643 Sixth Ave, Unit 402

1643 Sixth Ave
San DiegoCA92101
property at 702 Ash St

$3,245

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$3,245

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$3,245

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702 Ash St, Unit 1002

702 Ash St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 1501 Front St

$3,500

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$3,500

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$3,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1501 Front St, Unit 633

1501 Front St
San DiegoCA92101

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Aria
Studio Apartments

Aria

1441 9th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Aloft on Cortez Hill
Studio Apartments

Aloft on Cortez Hill

889 Date StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Solara Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Solara Lofts

1551 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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1732 5th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1732 5th Ave

1732 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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CityMark
Studio Apartments

CityMark

1516-1548 10th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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1515 9th Ave
Studio Apartments

1515 9th Ave

1515 9th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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1561-1575 9th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1561-1575 9th Ave

1561-1575 9th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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1439 9th Ave
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1439 9th Ave

1439 9th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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935-949 E Date St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

935-949 E Date St

935-949 E Date StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Mayfair Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mayfair Apartments

1609 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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1602-1620 8th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1602-1620 8th Ave

1602-1620 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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740 Cedar St
Studio Apartments

740 Cedar St

740 Cedar StSan Diego, CA 92101
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777 Beech St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

777 Beech St

777 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101

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Cortez, San Diego, CA

Ranked #124

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cortez

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

As of today, August 02, 2026, there are currently 91 available Cortez apartments priced from $1,063 to $5,250, with an average monthly rent of $3,322.

How much are Studio apartments in Cortez?

There are currently 53 Studio Apartments in Cortez with rent ranges from $1,475 to $3,352 with an average price of $2,748.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Cortez Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Cortez ranges from $1,386 to $4,622 with an average monthly rent of $3,230.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Cortez cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Cortez range from $1,063 to $5,250. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,151.

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