
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,386 (101 Rentals)


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547 22nd St

830 Park Blvd

623 W Kalmia St

2140 B St

2551 Commercial St-F4OZ

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101 Market St, Unit 210

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Gema

600 Front Apartments

1551 4th Ave, Unit 712
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1560 Tenth Ave

889 Date St, Unit 143

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1985 National Ave

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563 22nd St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,402 | $900 | $5,909 |
Downtown San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,392 | $1,386 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,391 | $1,063 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,031 | $1,159 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 101 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown San Diego, San Diego, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown San Diego Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown San Diego?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown San Diego is under $1,475.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown San Diego?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown San Diego is Atmosphere Apartments which is listed at $1,386, while the average apartment in Downtown San Diego costs $3,496.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown San Diego?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 338 regular apartments in Downtown San Diego that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown San Diego?
Cheap apartments in Downtown San Diego have an average cost of $966 which is $2,530 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown San Diego.
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