Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (1,237 Rentals)

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Park Summit
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$3,786 - $14,906
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Park Summit

555 Upas StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Diega
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$2,610 - $7,045
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Diega

702 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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GEMA
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$2,518 - $3,615
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GEMA

1471 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Ancora
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$2,607 - $4,607
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Ancora

110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Stanza Little Italy
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$2,206 - $6,874
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Stanza Little Italy

310 A StSan Diego, CA 92101
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K1 Apartments
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$2,090 - $6,499
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K1 Apartments

330 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Lindley
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$2,841 - $22,728
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The Lindley

1331 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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AV8 Little Italy
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$2,667 - $10,363
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AV8 Little Italy

2155 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Valentina by Alta
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$2,657 - $9,111
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Valentina by Alta

1919 Pacific HwySan Diego, CA 92101
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Eighteen Ten State St
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$2,629 - $4,191
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Eighteen Ten State St

1810 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Entrada
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$1,797 - $3,647
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Entrada

453 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Tenth&G
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$2,011 - $3,401
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Tenth&G

707 10th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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625 Broadway
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$2,203 - $4,499
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625 Broadway

625 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Treehouse
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$2,576 - $6,181
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Treehouse

2525 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Cielo
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$2,947 - $4,185
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Cielo

915 W Grape StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Merian
$2,223 - $28,918
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The Merian

601 11th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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525 Olive
$2,833 - $22,457
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525 Olive

525 Olive StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown San Diego, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

A family-friendly apartment property may be just the ticket if you have a son or daughter (or both!) when you rent. Downtown San Diego has a reputation as a good neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and great education resources.

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to parks and greenspace is critically important. This submarket has emerged as providing favorable access to parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This section of town has risen to be one of the best-regarded high-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, maid services, views, access to parks, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include tile or hardwood floors, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Are there furry friends in your life? this area has established a name for itself as one of our preferred submarkets for renters with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown San Diego

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown San Diego?

There are currently 640 Studio Apartments in Downtown San Diego with rent ranges from $900 to $8,678 with an average price of $2,416.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown San Diego Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown San Diego ranges from $1,650 to $17,738 with an average monthly rent of $3,401.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown San Diego cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown San Diego range from $2,250 to $22,457. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,087.

How expensive are Downtown San Diego Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 126 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown San Diego on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,355 to $22,728 - averaging $6,199 for the location.

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