Apartments for Rent in the Cortez Neighborhood of San Diego, CA Under $1,500 (2 Rentals)
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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 |
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Cortez Studio Apartments | $2,887 | $1,591 | $3,875 |
Cortez 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,581 | $1,704 | $10,000+ |
Cortez 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,603 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
Cortez 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,423 | $3,355 | $10,000+ |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cortez
How much are Studio apartments in Cortez?
There are currently 49 Studio Apartments in Cortez with rent ranges from $1,591 to $3,875 with an average price of $2,887.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Cortez Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Cortez ranges from $1,704 to $11,590 with an average monthly rent of $3,581.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Cortez cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Cortez range from $2,800 to $19,754. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,603.
How expensive are Cortez Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 11 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Cortez on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,355 to $18,110 - averaging $6,423 for the location.
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