
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (183 Rentals) Page 2 of 4
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625 Broadway

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Griffis East Village

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Golden Pacific Apartments

2727 1/2 G St

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2222 Julian Ave, Unit Couture Garden Cottage

Spire San Diego

F11 East Village
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777 Sixth Ave, Unit 421

1705 Logan Ave

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Artisan

2483-87 J St

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The Wyatt Makers Quarter

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GEMA

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800 Broadway
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Koll Center

1551 4th Ave, Unit 712

Elan Luxo II

The Billboard Lofts

1043 Sampson St

2775 W A St

Minn, The

Modera San Diego

Broadway Towers
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2913 Union St, Unit 2913 1/2

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101 Market St, Unit 210

850 State St, Unit 324

1080 Park Blvd, Unit 710

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Instrata Little Italy

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AVA Balboa Park

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AV8 Little Italy
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Valentina by Alta

Allegro Towers

Ariel

206 Park Blvd, Unit 201

1695 Logan Ave, Unit #2

1169 20th St, Unit 1169

Villa Harvey Mandel

1985 National Ave

Cedar Gateway

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Downtown San Diego - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego
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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 | $2,484 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,444 | $1,475 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,341 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,152 | $3,355 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 183 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown San Diego Neighborhood of 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 $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown San Diego?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown San Diego is Redwood Terrace which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Downtown San Diego costs $9,506.
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 150 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 $312 which is $9,194 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown San Diego.
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