Apartments for Rent by Owner in the Downtown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (33 Rentals)

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property at 850 Beech St

$4,995

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$4,995

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$4,995

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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850 Beech St, Unit 713

850 Beech St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 1780 Kettner Blvd

$7,500

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$7,500

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$7,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 14

1780 Kettner Blvd, Unit 516

1780 Kettner Blvd
San DiegoCA92101
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420 S Evans St, Unit Evans
$1,950
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$1,950

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 25

420 S Evans St, Unit Evans

420 S Evans StSan Diego, CA 92113
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1150 J Street, Unit 309
$3,875
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$3,875

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1150 J Street, Unit 309

1150 J StreetSan Diego, CA 92101
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2658 E St, Unit 2658.5
$1,850
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$1,850

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$1,850
Studio Apartment Available Sep 4

2658 E St, Unit 2658.5

2658 E StSan Diego, CA 92102
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101 Market St, Unit 210
$2,299
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$2,299

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101 Market St, Unit 210

101 Market StSan Diego, CA 92101
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2754 A St, Unit ADU/Studio
$1,700
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$1,700

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$1,700
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

2754 A St, Unit ADU/Studio

2754 A StSan Diego, CA 92102
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property at 1551 4th Ave

$2,270

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$2,270

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$2,270

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1551 4th Ave, Unit 712

1551 4th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
property at 889 Date St

$2,495

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$2,495

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$2,495

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 29

889 Date St, Unit 143

889 Date St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 321 Tenth Ave

$2,550

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$2,550

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$2,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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321 Tenth Ave, Unit 905

321 Tenth Ave
San DiegoCA92101
property at 1225 Island Ave

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1225 Island Ave, Unit 510

1225 Island Ave
San DiegoCA92101
property at 1642 7th Ave

$2,695

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$2,695

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$2,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 24

1642 7th Ave, Unit 222

1642 7th Ave
San DiegoCA92101

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property at 1972 Julian Ave

$2,699

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$2,699

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$2,699

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1972 Julian Ave

San DiegoCA92113
property at 425 W Beech

$2,995

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$2,995

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$2,995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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425 W Beech, Unit 336

425 W Beech
San DiegoCA92101
property at 530 K St

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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530 K St, Unit 211

530 K St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 101 Market St

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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101 Market St, Unit IG: 101Market401

101 Market St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 1441 9th Ave

$3,395

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$3,395

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$3,395

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1441 9th Ave, Unit 207

1441 9th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
property at 655 Columbia St

$3,400

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$3,400

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$3,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 8

655 Columbia St, Unit Columbia Street

655 Columbia St
San DiegoCA92101

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property at 1150 J St

$3,400

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$3,400

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$3,400

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

1150 J St, Unit #205

1150 J St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 702 Ash St

$3,450

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$3,450

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$3,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Nov 1

702 Ash St, Unit 701

702 Ash St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 425 W Beech

$3,750

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$3,750

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$3,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

425 W Beech, Unit 622

425 W Beech
San DiegoCA92101
property at 550 Park Blvd

$3,770

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$3,770

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$3,770

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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550 Park Blvd, Unit 2604

550 Park Blvd
San DiegoCA92101
property at 325 7th Ave

$3,950

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$3,950

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$3,950

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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325 7th Ave, Unit The Legend 302

325 7th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
property at 2059 5th Ave

$5,000

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$5,000

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$5,000

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

2059 5th Ave

San DiegoCA92101
property at 989 Sigsbee St

$5,985

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$5,985

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$5,985

3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

989 Sigsbee St

San DiegoCA92113

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property at 500 W harbor Dr

$5,995

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$5,995

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$5,995

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent

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500 W harbor Dr, Unit 922

500 W harbor Dr
San DiegoCA92101

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Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about For rent By Owner Downtown San Diego Apartments

What is the Cheapest For rent By Owner apartment in Downtown San Diego?

Currently the most affordable For rent By Owner Apartment in Downtown San Diego is at 2754 A St, Unit ADU/Studio listed at $1,700.

How much is the average rent for a For rent By Owner Downtown San Diego Apartment?

The average rent for a For rent By Owner Apartment in Downtown San Diego is $2,468.

What is the largest For rent By Owner Downtown San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's For rent By Owner apartment with the most square footage in Downtown San Diego is a 1,149 square feet unit starting from $3,875 at 1150 J Street, Unit 309.

What is the average size for Downtown San Diego For rent By Owner Apartments for rent?

The average size for a For rent By Owner rental in Downtown San Diego is currently at 781 sq ft.

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