
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,325 (105 Rentals)


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Redwood Terrace Apartments

551 22nd St

830 Park Blvd

2577 Broadway

2551 Commercial St-F4OZ

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Market Street Village

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2129 B St

2770 Island Ave

2766 Island Ave
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Thorn Collection

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Spire San Diego

Market Street Square

777 Sixth Ave, Unit 421

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Golden Pacific Apartments

530-32 W Ivy St

Modera San Diego
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13th & Market

900 F Street

The Billboard Lofts

Horton 4th Avenue

Harborview Apartment Homes

1225 Island Ave, Unit 510

Cornerstone Lofts

1941 Columbia St
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Tenth&G

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Arrive 625 Broadway

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Elan Luxo II

1560 Tenth Ave

875 G St, Unit 508

1985 National Ave

Kettner Crossing Phase 1

Cedar Gateway

563 22nd St

Fifth & Olive
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown San Diego, San Diego, CA
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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 Tenth Avenue which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Downtown San Diego costs $3,510.
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 294 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 $796 which is $2,714 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown San Diego.
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