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Broadway Towers
1150 E StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Torrey
1200 Front StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The MINN
1905 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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West
1011 Union StSan Diego, CA 92101
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ALX
300 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Diega
702 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Pinnacle on The Park
424 15th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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GEMA
1471 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Concert Residences
955 11th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Asano on Fourth - Bankers Hill/Little Italy
2100 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Ancora
110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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800 Broadway
800 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Radian
675 9th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Wyatt Makers Quarter
1509 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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K1 Apartments
330 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Lindley
1331 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Vici Luxury Apartments
550 W Date StSan Diego, CA 92101
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AV8 Little Italy
2155 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Estudios de Stanson
1133-1137 27th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Valentina by Alta
1919 Pacific HwySan Diego, CA 92101
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Spire San Diego
1443 Island AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Eighteen Ten State St
1810 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Artisan
1601 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Entrada
453 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Idea1 Apartments
899 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Strata
969-969 Market StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Nova Apartment Homes
707-777 G StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Tenth&G
707 10th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Griffis East Village
688 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Instrata Little Italy
1980 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Il Palazzo Apartments
2040 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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13th & Market
1330-1350 Market StSan Diego, CA 92101
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600 Front Apartments
600 Front StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Market Street Village
699 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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F11 East Village
1110 F StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Treehouse
2525 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Cielo
915 W Grape StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Merian
601 11th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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City View
840 17th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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525 Olive
525 Olive StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Simone Little Italy
1401 Union StSan Diego, CA 92101
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450 10th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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3288 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Ariel
701-745 W Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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900 F Street
900 F StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Market Street Square
606 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Studio 15
1475 Imperial AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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WLA Windsor
843 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Viridian Lofts
1014 Fifth AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Koll Center
505 W BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Downtown San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,429 | $900 | $3,665 |
| Downtown San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,387 | $1,595 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,105 | $2,250 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,154 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Downtown San Diego Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Downtown San Diego?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Downtown San Diego is at Arlington Apartments listed at $900.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Downtown San Diego Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Downtown San Diego is $3,655.
What is the largest Gated Downtown San Diego Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Downtown San Diego is a 3,195 square feet unit starting from $2,178 at The Merian.
What is the average size for Downtown San Diego Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Downtown San Diego is currently at 530 sq ft.
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