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Lions Gate
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lions Gate

1231 25th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Tenth Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tenth Avenue

743 10th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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La Maison
1 Bedroom Apartments

La Maison

1818 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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2401-2415 G St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

2401-2415 G St.

2401 G StSan Diego, CA 92102
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CCBA Senior Garden
1 Bedroom Apartments

CCBA Senior Garden

438 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
Senior Living
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The Empire
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Empire

843 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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2474 E BROADWAY
1 Bedroom Apartments

2474 E BROADWAY

2474 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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3145 Reynard Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

3145 Reynard Way

3145 Reynard WaySan Diego, CA 92103
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Commercial Suites
1 Bedroom Apartments

Commercial Suites

2735 Commercial StSan Diego, CA 92113
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4240
1 Bedroom Apartments

4240

2419-2421 J StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Mitra Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mitra Lofts

340 15th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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2365 1st Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2365 1st Ave

2365 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92101

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Villa De Oro Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa De Oro Apartments

1830 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102
Military
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2329
1 Bedroom Apartments

2329

2329 C StSan Diego, CA 92102
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2926-2934 5th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2926-2934 5th Ave

2926-2934 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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2140-2144 1st Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2140-2144 1st Ave

2140-2144 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Sterling
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Sterling

470 20th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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28th
1 Bedroom Apartments

28th

315-319 S 28th StSan Diego, CA 92113
property at 1225 Island Ave
$2,050 - $4,650
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1225 Island Ave

San DiegoCA92101
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1822 Third Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1822 Third Ave

1822 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101

Genius Ideas and Studio Layout Tips That Maximize Every Square Inch

Transform your studio apartment layout and maximize storage. Get proven ideas from a 20-year property expert to make any small space stylish and functional.

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The Eldorado Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Eldorado Manor

2404 C StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Cherie Noble
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cherie Noble

2055-2061 Albatross StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Nova Apartment Homes
1 Bedroom Apartments

Nova Apartment Homes

707-777 G StSan Diego, CA 92101
Corporate Housing
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Palms Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Palms Apartments

2621-2629 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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The Rosewood
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Rosewood

1215-1221 26th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Sicard
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sicard

534-548 Sicard StSan Diego, CA 92113

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Create a productive work-from-home apartment setup, even in a small space or studio. Discover layout ideas, desk solutions, and organization tips that actually work.

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Mando Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mando Apartments

2283-2285 Ocean View BlvdSan Diego, CA 92113
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Juniper
1 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper

234 W Juniper StSan Diego, CA 92101
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3132 3rd Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3132 3rd Ave

3132 Third AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Vera Cortez Hill
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vera Cortez Hill

1399 Ninth AveSan Diego, CA 92101
Student Housing
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Thorn
1 Bedroom Apartments

Thorn

302 Thorn StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Vantage Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vantage Pointe

1281 9th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Merian
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Merian

601 11th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
Student Housing
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1631 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1631 State St

1631 State StSan Diego, CA 92101

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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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