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Broadway Towers
1150 E StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Torrey
1200 Front StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Concert Residences
955 11th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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ALX
300 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Pinnacle on The Park
424 15th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Park Summit
555 Upas StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Ancora Apartments
110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Diega
702 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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The Minn Apartments
1905 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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Flora + Fauna
2191 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Asano on Fourth - Bankers Hill/Little Italy
2100 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Radian
675 9th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Wyatt Makers Quarter
1509 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Stanza Little Italy
310 A StSan Diego, CA 92101
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K1 Apartments
330 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Lindley
1331 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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4th and J
372 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Arrive 625 Broadway
625 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Vici Luxury Rentals
550 W Date StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Estudios de Stanson
1133-1137 27th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Eighteen Ten State St
1810 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Entrada
453 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Strata
969-969 Market StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Tenth&G
707 10th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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900 F Street
900 F StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Griffis East Village
688 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Instrata Little Italy
1980 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Il Palazzo Apartments
2040 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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13th & Market
1330-1350 Market StSan Diego, CA 92101
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600 Front Apartments
600 Front StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Gema San Diego Townhomes
1471 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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AV8 Little Italy
2155 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Valentina by Alta
1919 Pacific HwySan Diego, CA 92101
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Spire San Diego
1443 Island AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Market Street Village
699 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Alma Bankers Hill
3104 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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F11 East Village
1110 F StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Treehouse
2525 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Cielo
915 W Grape StSan Diego, CA 92101
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City View
840 17th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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800 Broadway
800 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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525 Olive
525 Olive StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Simone Little Italy
1401 Union StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Artisan
1601 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Idea1 Apartments
899 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Urbana Rental Flats
450 10th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Ariel
701-745 W Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Market Street Square
606 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Rey
801 A StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Mondrian Studios
1475 Imperial AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Downtown San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,405 | $900 | $4,302 |
| Downtown San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,425 | $1,325 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,332 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,113 | $2,472 | $10,000+ |
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $4,594 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $4,547 | $2,999 | $6,000 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $17,431 | $7,295 | $10,000+ |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $7,700 | $7,500 | $7,900 |
| 6 Bedroom Homes | $15,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
| 7 Bedroom Homes | $20,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown San Diego area of San Diego, CA?
As of today, September 26, 2026, there are currently 1,258 available Downtown San Diego apartments priced from $900 to $26,091, with an average monthly rent of $4,131.
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown San Diego?
There are currently 645 Studio Apartments in Downtown San Diego with rent ranges from $900 to $4,302 with an average price of $2,405.
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 $1,325 to $16,707 with an average monthly rent of $3,425.
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 $1,950 to $26,091. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,332.
How expensive are Downtown San Diego Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 127 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown San Diego on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,472 to $20,087 - averaging $6,113 for the location.
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