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


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Stanza Little Italy

The Helm - Affordable Housing

Windsor Apartments

Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

1551 4th Ave, Unit 412, Unit 412

1562 Seventh Ave, Unit 207

1561 Ninth Ave

1643 Sixth Ave

1551 Fourth Ave
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Symphony Terrace

1330-1338 8th Ave

Aloft on Cortez Hill

Mills at Cortez Hill

Aria

Discovery @ Cortez Hill

1445 Front St

West Park Apartments

Quality Inn Apartments

1755-1759 2nd Ave
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777 Beech St

1468 1st Ave

El Cortez

1556 2nd Ave

419 W Beech St

1721 4th Ave

410 Elm St

402 Date St

1662 Front St
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400-420 Ash St

1515 9th Ave

1602-1620 8th Ave

CityMark

1439 9th Ave

Beech Tower

740 Cedar St

Soleil Court Condos

Mayfair Apartments
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Vera Cortez Hill

Sandford Hotel

Jacaranda on 9th

Elliot Arms Apartments

Caledonia

El Roberto Apartments

Cortez Heights Apartments

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cortez?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Cortez Studio Apartments | $2,582 | $1,450 | $2,952 |
| Cortez 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,260 | $1,860 | $3,937 |
| Cortez 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,177 | $3,204 | $5,972 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cortez Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanza Little Italy | E | 579 Sq Ft | $2,669 |
| Ancora | S3 | 491 Sq Ft | $2,767 |
| Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community | Studio | 355 Sq Ft | $1,737 |
| The Helm - Affordable Housing | Studio | 287 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 Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Helm - Affordable Housing | Studio | $1,650 |
| Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community | Studio | $1,737 |
| Stanza Little Italy | A | $2,322 |
| Ancora | S2 | $2,607 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
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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