Apartments for Rent in the Cortez Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (86 Rentals)

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Ancora Apartments
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$2,557 - $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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$2,614 - $11,652

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Stanza Little Italy

310 A StSan Diego, CA 92101
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property at 850 Beech St
$5,000

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Base Rent$5,000
Total Monthly Price$5,000
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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850 Beech St, Unit #614

850 Beech St
San DiegoCA92101
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property at 702 Ash St
$2,995

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Base Rent$2,995
Total Monthly Price$2,995
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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702 Ash St, Unit El Cortez

702 Ash St
San DiegoCA92101
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property at 1642 7th Ave
$2,695

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Base Rent$2,695
Total Monthly Price$2,695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1642 7th Ave, Unit 222

1642 7th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
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property at 1642 7th Ave
$2,950

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Base Rent$2,950
Total Monthly Price$2,950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 28
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1642 7th Ave, Unit 221

1642 7th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
property at 1501 Front St
$3,200

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Base Rent$3,200
Total Monthly Price$3,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1501 Front St, Unit 235

1501 Front St
San DiegoCA92101
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property at 850 Beech St
$2,945 - $6,500
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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850 Beech St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1441 Ninth Ave
$3,695 - $4,495
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1441 Ninth Ave

San DiegoCA92101
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property at 702 Ash St
$2,800 - $7,200
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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702 Ash St

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 1501 Front St
$2,898 - $3,200
1 Bedroom Rentals
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1501 Front St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 801 Ash St
$3,300
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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801 Ash St, Unit 204

801 Ash St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 702 Ash St
$2,995

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Base Rent$2,995
Total Monthly Price$2,995
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702 Ash St, Unit 1002

702 Ash 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
Studio Apartments

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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Park View Condos
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park View Condos

1650 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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El Cortez
Studio Apartments

El Cortez

702 Ash StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Beech Tower
Studio Apartments

Beech Tower

1514 7th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Las Lomitas Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Las Lomitas Apartments

1302 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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7th & A
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

7th & A

750 A StSan Diego, CA 92101

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Cortez, San Diego, CA

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

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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, September 16, 2026, there are currently 86 available Cortez apartments priced from $1,450 to $8,402, with an average monthly rent of $3,121.

How much are Studio apartments in Cortez?

There are currently 52 Studio Apartments in Cortez with rent ranges from $1,450 to $3,102 with an average price of $2,668.

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 $1,860 to $4,032 with an average monthly rent of $3,223.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Cortez cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Cortez range from $2,244 to $8,402. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,219.

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