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Atmosphere Apartments
1453 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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1455 Second Ave
1455 Second AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community
1455 2nd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
1562 Seventh Ave
San DiegoCA92101
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Windsor Apartments
1808 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Helm - Affordable Housing
191 W Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1643 6th Ave, Unit 414
1643 6th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
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Stanza Little Italy
310 A StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Gema
1471 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
1551 4th Ave, Unit 712
1551 4th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
889 Date St, Unit 143
889 Date St
San DiegoCA92101
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Ancora Apartments
110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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San DiegoCA92101
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Cedar Gateway
550 Cedar StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Cortez Hill Apartments
1616 9th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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La Maison
1818 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Vera Cortez Hill
1399 Ninth AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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1822 Third Ave
1822 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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John Ginty House Apartments
1568 9th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
1501 Front St
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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 | $2,748 | $1,475 | $3,352 |
| Cortez 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,230 | $1,386 | $4,622 |
| Cortez 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,151 | $1,063 | $5,250 |
| Cortez 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,867 | $1,159 | $2,576 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at Atmosphere Apartments priced from $1,063. Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here are the most affordable Cortez apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Atmosphere Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,063 |
| Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
| Windsor Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| The Helm - Affordable Housing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Vera Cortez Hill | S1 (Premium) | Studio,1BA | $1,984 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cortez, CA
As of August 02, 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 in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Cortez apartment is the PH06 Model at Stanza Little Italy starting at $3,751 with a $5.01 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. 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 |
| Stanza Little Italy | PH06 | 1BR,1BA | $5.01 |
| Atmosphere Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Gema | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| Ancora Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $6.47 |
| Vera Cortez Hill | S1 (Premium) | Studio ,1BA | $3.48 |
| The Helm - Affordable Housing | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.44 |
| 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 $2,712.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cortez?
The cheapest apartment in Cortez is Atmosphere Apartments which is listed at $1,386, while the average apartment in Cortez costs $3,352.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cortez?
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 50 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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