
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (183 Rentals) Page 4 of 4
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445 Island Ave

John Ginty House Apartments

Vela Apartment Homes

2679 Imperial Ave

948 G St

2520 E St

Hawthorn Apartments

the Cathryn Apartments

1080 Park Blvd, Unit 710

Greenbrier West

200 Marina Park Way

777 Sixth Ave

Vantage Pointe

The Merian

Juniper

The Eldorado Manor

Stanton House Apartments

1225 Island Ave

2438 Commercial St

1631 State St

The Noble

253 Tenth Ave

425 W Beech St, Unit 854

702 Kettner Blvd

425 W Beech St

Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF)

954-962 23rd St

875 G St

2907 Union St

1551 Fourth Ave

1050 Island Ave

Bayside at Coronado
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 | $2,484 | $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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