Studio Apartments for Rent in the Cortez Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (51 Rentals)

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1445 Front St
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1445 Front St

1445 Front StSan 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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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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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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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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1546 5th Ave
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1546 5th Ave

1546 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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400-420 Ash St
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400-420 Ash St

400-420 Ash StSan Diego, CA 92101
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889 Date St
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889 Date St

889 Date StSan 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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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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1515 9th Ave
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1515 9th Ave

1515 9th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Aria
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Aria

1441 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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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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850 Beech St
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850 Beech St

850 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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New Palace Hotel
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New Palace Hotel

1814 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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1732 5th Ave
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1732 5th Ave

1732 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Westminster Manor
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Westminster Manor

1730 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 540 square feet priced from $2,638. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Stanza Little ItalyC540 Sq Ft$2,638
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudio355 Sq Ft$1,737
The Helm - Affordable HousingStudio325 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 $2,600. 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$2,463

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cortez, San Diego, CA

Ranked #115

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around the Cortez Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

79 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 $2,600.

What is the largest available Studio Cortez Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cortez is a 540 square feet unit starting from $2,638 at Stanza Little Italy.

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