
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Cortez Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (53 Rentals)


Total Monthly Price
Stanza Little Italy

The Helm - Affordable Housing

Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

1561 Ninth Ave

1551 Fourth Ave

Symphony Terrace

1732 5th Ave

1330-1338 8th Ave

Aloft on Cortez Hill
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1445 Front St

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Quality Inn Apartments

Piazza Palermo

1755-1759 2nd Ave

Las Lomitas Apartments

777 Beech St
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1468 1st Ave

El Cortez

1556 2nd Ave

419 W Beech St

1721 4th Ave

410 Elm St

402 Date St

1662 Front St

7th & A

400-420 Ash St
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1515 9th Ave

1602-1620 8th Ave

CityMark

1439 9th Ave

Beech Tower

740 Cedar St

Soleil Court Condos

Mayfair Apartments

1546 5th Ave

Cortez Hill Apartments
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Sandford Hotel

Jacaranda on 9th

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Caledonia

El Roberto Apartments

Cortez Heights Apartments

Cathedral Plaza

Westminster Manor

New Palace Hotel
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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 | $2,804 | $1,475 | $3,352 |
| Cortez 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,331 | $1,475 | $4,617 |
| Cortez 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,204 | $3,500 | $5,427 |
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There are currently 53 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 $2,606. 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 | $2,606 |
| Ancora Apartments | S3 | 491 Sq Ft | $2,617 |
| Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community | Studio | 355 Sq Ft | $1,475 |
| 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 $1,475 at Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community. The average price for all Studio apartments in Cortez is currently $2,804. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community | Studio | $1,475 |
| The Helm - Affordable Housing | Studio | $1,650 |
| Ancora Apartments | S4 | $2,382 |
| Stanza Little Italy | D | $2,470 |
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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 Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community listed at $1,475.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Cortez Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Cortez is $2,804.
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 $2,606 at Stanza Little Italy.
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