Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,386 (101 Rentals) Page 2 of 3

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Fifth & Olive
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Fifth & Olive

430-468 Olive StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Lions Gate
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Lions Gate

1231 25th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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La Maison
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La Maison

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

2401 G StSan Diego, CA 92102
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CCBA Senior Garden
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CCBA Senior Garden

438 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Empire
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The Empire

843 13th StSan 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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3145 Reynard Way
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3145 Reynard Way

3145 Reynard WaySan Diego, CA 92103
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Commercial Suites
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Commercial Suites

2735 Commercial StSan Diego, CA 92113
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Villa De Oro Apartments
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Villa De Oro Apartments

1830 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102
Military
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2926-2934 5th Ave
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2926-2934 5th Ave

2926-2934 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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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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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1822 Third Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1822 Third Ave

1822 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
property at 777 Sixth Ave

$2,150 - $3,995

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777 Sixth Ave

San DiegoCA92101
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Palms Apartments
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Palms Apartments

2621-2629 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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property at 2664 L St

$2,200 - $3,199

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2664 L St

San DiegoCA92102
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2520 E St
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2520 E St

2520 E StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Nova Apartment Homes
1 Bedroom Apartments

Nova Apartment Homes

707-777 G StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Form 15
1 Bedroom Apartments

Form 15

1450 Market StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Vera Cortez Hill
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vera Cortez Hill

1399 Ninth AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Noble
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Noble

2420 B StSan Diego, CA 92102

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Juniper
1 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper

234 W Juniper StSan Diego, CA 92101
property at 1435 India St

$2,395 - $3,295

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1435 India St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 350 11th Ave

$2,395 - $3,000

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350 11th Ave

San DiegoCA92101
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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
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1631 State St

1631 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Vantage Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vantage Pointe

1281 9th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
property at 850 State St

$1,600 - $2,475

1 Bedroom Rentals

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850 State St

San DiegoCA92101

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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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