Studio Apartments for Rent in the Cortez Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (56 Rentals)

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Ancora
$2,575 - $2,952
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Ancora

110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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property at 1643 Sixth Ave

$1,850 - $3,350

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Available May 8

1643 Sixth Ave

San DiegoCA92101

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Aloft on Cortez Hill
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Aloft on Cortez Hill

889 Date StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Aria
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Aria

1441 9th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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1445 Front St
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1445 Front St

1445 Front StSan Diego, CA 92101

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777 Beech St
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777 Beech St

777 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1468 1st Ave
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1468 1st Ave

1468 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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El Cortez
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El Cortez

702 Ash StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1556 2nd Ave
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1556 2nd Ave

1556 2nd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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419 W Beech St
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419 W Beech St

419 W Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1721 4th Ave
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1721 4th Ave

1721 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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410 Elm St
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410 Elm St

410 Elm StSan Diego, CA 92101
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402 Date St
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402 Date St

402 Date StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1662 Front St
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1662 Front St

1662 Front StSan Diego, CA 92101

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7th & A
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7th & A

750 A StSan Diego, CA 92101
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400-420 Ash St
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400-420 Ash St

400-420 Ash StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1515 9th Ave
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1515 9th Ave

1515 9th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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1602-1620 8th Ave
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1602-1620 8th Ave

1602-1620 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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CityMark
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CityMark

1516-1548 10th 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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Beech Tower
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Beech Tower

1514 7th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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740 Cedar St
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740 Cedar St

740 Cedar StSan Diego, CA 92101

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1546 5th Ave
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1546 5th Ave

1546 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Vera Cortez Hill
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Vera Cortez Hill

1399 Ninth AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Sandford Hotel
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Sandford Hotel

1301-1333 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Caledonia
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Caledonia

1601-1637 9th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Cathedral Plaza
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Cathedral Plaza

1551 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Cortez, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Cortez Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Cortez area of San Diego, CA is found at Stanza Little Italy and is listed at 579 square feet priced from $2,669. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Stanza Little ItalyE579 Sq Ft$2,669
AncoraS3491 Sq Ft$2,767
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudio355 Sq Ft$1,737
The Helm - Affordable HousingStudio287 Sq Ft$1,650

Cheapest Available Cortez Studio Apartments

Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Cortez of San Diego, CA is the Studio Model starting from $1,650 at The Helm - Affordable Housing. The average price for all Studio apartments in Cortez is currently $2,582. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Helm - Affordable HousingStudio$1,650
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudio$1,737
Stanza Little ItalyA$2,322
AncoraS2$2,607

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Cortez, San Diego, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Cortez Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Cortez with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Cortez is at The Helm - Affordable Housing listed at $1,650.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Cortez Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Cortez is $2,582.

What is the largest available Studio Cortez Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cortez is a 579 square feet unit starting from $2,669 at Stanza Little Italy.

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