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310 A StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1471 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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191 W Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1808 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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889 Date St, Unit 541
889 Date StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1330-1338 8th Ave
1330-1338 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Mills at Cortez Hill
1643 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Aloft on Cortez Hill
889 Date StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1441 9th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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1732 5th Ave
1732 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Discovery @ Cortez Hill
850 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1551 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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1668 Front StSan Diego, CA 92101
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419 W Beech St
419 W Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1302 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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1801 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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410 Elm St
410 Elm StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Park View Condos
1650 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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935-949 E Date St
935-949 E Date StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1546 5th Ave
1546 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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702 Ash StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1516-1548 10th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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1401-1421 2nd Ave
1401-1421 2nd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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1602-1620 8th Ave
1602-1620 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Mayfair Apartments
1609 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Soleil Court Condos
1539-1557 9th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Beech Tower
1514 7th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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1556 2nd Ave
1556 2nd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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1445 Front St
1445 Front StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1616 9th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Vera Cortez Hill
1399 Ninth AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Cortez Heights Apartments
712 Cedar StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Centre City Apartments
1534 Front StSan Diego, CA 92101
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942 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Wilsonian
1545 2nd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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1730 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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New Palace Hotel
1814 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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1820 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Sandford Hotel
1301-1333 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Elliot Arms Apartments
1562 7th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Cortez, San Diego, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cortez?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortez Studio Apartments | $2,668 | $1,450 | $3,102 |
| Cortez 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,223 | $1,860 | $4,032 |
| Cortez 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,219 | $2,244 | $8,402 |
| Cortez 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,472 | $2,472 | $2,472 |
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Cheapest Available Cortez Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cortez area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community priced from $1,475. The Helm - Affordable Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Cortez apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,475 |
| The Helm - Affordable Housing | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,650 |
| Atmosphere Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,878 |
| Vera Cortez Hill | S1 (Premium) | Studio, 1BA | $1,899 |
| Gema San Diego Townhomes | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $2,509 |
| Ancora Apartments | S4 | Studio, 1BA | $2,557 |
| Stanza Little Italy | A | Studio, 1BA | $2,614 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cortez, CA
As of September 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cortez area is the $3.60 price per square foot 889 Date St Model at 889 Date St, Unit 541 in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Cortez apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Atmosphere Apartments in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting at $1,878 with a $3.06 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cortez apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 889 Date St, Unit 541 | 889 Date St | 1BR, 2BA | $3.60 |
| Atmosphere Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $3.06 |
| Gema San Diego Townhomes | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $4.11 |
| Vera Cortez Hill | S1 (Premium) | Studio, 1BA | $3.33 |
| The Helm - Affordable Housing | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $3.44 |
| Stanza Little Italy | A | Studio, 1BA | $6.21 |
| Ancora Apartments | S2 | Studio, 1BA | $6.39 |
| Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $3.78 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cortez Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cortez?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cortez is under $2,614.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cortez?
The cheapest apartment in Cortez is Atmosphere Apartments which is listed at $1,878, while the average apartment in Cortez costs $2,977.
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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 73 regular apartments in Cortez that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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