Apartments for Rent with Specials in the Downtown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (41 Rentals)

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Apartments in the Downtown San Diego area of San Diego with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.

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Radian
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2 Months Free Get up to 2 Months free + $3,000 Look & Lease! * Restrictions Apply. Please call associates for details.
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Radian

675 9th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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West SD Apartments
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2 Months Free Up to 2 Months Free & $3,000 Look and Lease on Select Homes! Restrictions Apply, Contact us for Details.
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West SD Apartments

1011 Union StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Lindley
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Specials Receive up to eight weeks free, plus $3,000 when you look and lease* Restrictions Apply.
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The Lindley

1331 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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ALX
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1 Month Free 6 Weeks Free on Select 1BR Homes! New Penthouse Pricing!
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ALX

300 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Diega
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Specials Luxury that Touches the Sky - UP TO 2 MONTHS FREE!* Restrictions Apply.
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Diega

702 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Gema
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1 Month Free Limited Time Offer – We are now offering up to 4 weeks free on all units! *Contact our Leasing Office for Details
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Gema

1471 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Concert Residences
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1 Month Free 4 Weeks FREE with 12 month lease, 8 Weeks FREE with 18 month lease. *Restrictions apply, call for details.
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Concert Residences

955 11th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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800 Broadway
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2 Months Free Limited Time Leasing Special Offering 2 Months Free + Up to $2,500 Look and Lease* *Restriction Apply. See Associate For Detai
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800 Broadway

800 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Cielo
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2 Months Free Up To 8 Weeks Free!* *Restrictions Apply, Call For Details!
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Cielo

915 W Grape StSan Diego, CA 92101
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F11 East Village
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2 Months Free 8 weeks free on select homes when you sign a 13+ month lease! Visit website for full offer details.
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F11 East Village

1110 F StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Shift
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1 Month Free NOW OFFERING 4 WEEKS FREE!* * Lease terms and restrictions may apply.
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Shift

1501 Island AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Artisan
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1 Month Free Up to 6 Weeks Free! Special Will Not Last - Call Today! *Select Homes. New Move-Ins Only
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Artisan

1601 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Entrada
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1 Month Free 2 MONTHS FREE on all available units + an additional 1 month free for look & lease (3 months total for look & lease) *Restricti
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Entrada

453 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Strata
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Specials Save 1 Month off rent. Applies to first full month's rent only. . Move in by 06/30/2025. Minimum 12 month lease term required. *Sel
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Strata

969-969 Market StSan Diego, CA 92101
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13th & Market
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1 Month Free Save up to 1 Month off Rent - Applies to first full month's rent only. Move in by 06/30/2025. Minimum 12 month lease term requi
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13th & Market

1330-1350 Market StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Fourth and Laurel
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Specials Sign a new 15-month lease to claim this incredible offer. Don’t wait – Availability is limited! *Select terms apply. Contact our Le
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Fourth and Laurel

2426 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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AV8
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1 Month Free Up To 6 Weeks Free+ $500 Look and Lease!* Restrictions Apply, Please call for details!*
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AV8

2155 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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City Villas Apartments
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Specials Apply right away for these offers... -- Sign a 12 month lease get 1 month FREE! -- Sign a 15 month lease get 2 months FREE
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City Villas Apartments

837-845 16th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Pinnacle Broadway
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Specials 4 Weeks FREE with 12 month lease, 8 Weeks FREE with 18 month lease. *Restrictions apply, call for details.
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Pinnacle Broadway

1150 E StSan Diego, CA 92101
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625 Broadway
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2 Months Free UP TO 8 WEEKS FREE AVAILABLE ON SELECT APARTMENTS ONLY. *Restrictions Apply.
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625 Broadway

625 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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City View
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1 Month Free Up to One Month FREE until 6/1/2025! *Restrictions Apply
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City View

840 17th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Luma Apartments
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1 Month Free Up to 6 weeks FREE when you move into select homes by 6/30/25!* *RESTRICTIONS APPLY. CONTACT US FOR DETAILS.
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Luma Apartments

1440 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Rey
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2 Months Free GET UP TO 8 WEEKS FREE ON SELECT APARTMENTS + AN EXTRA $1,000 OFF SELECT APARTMENTS!* *Restrictions apply/contact us for detai
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The Rey

801 A StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Vantage Pointe
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2 Months Free Lease Now and Receive Up to 8 Weeks Free on Apartment Homes!* *Restrictions apply. Contact leasing team for details.
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Vantage Pointe

1281 9th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Cornerstone Lofts
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Discounts *MOVE-IN SPECIAL: $500 off your first full month of rent upon immediate move-in. Available today!*
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Cornerstone Lofts

302 E Island AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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900 F Street
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1 Month Free MOVE-IN SPECIAL - Now Offering Up to One Month Rent Free on Select Units. Offer Expires 6/30/2025! Certain Restrictions Apply.
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900 F Street

900 F StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Modera San Diego
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Specials Lease by June 30, 2025, and enjoy up to SIX WEEKS of free rent on select 1-bedroom homes! To qualify, applications must be submitte
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Modera San Diego

1445 K StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Golden Pacific Apartments
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Specials *SPRING MOVE-IN SPECIAL: up to 2 weeks FREE off your first full month's rent upon immediate move-in. Available today!*
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Golden Pacific Apartments

1015-1095 19th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Form 15
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Specials Live RENT-FREE for up to 1 month! *Offer is valid on select units, with a 12-month lease term and lease start date by 7/5/25. Other
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Form 15

1450 Market StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Helm
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Specials $500 Parking Credit & $200 Resident referral program on new applications as of 1/27/25
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The Helm

191 W Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Greystone Lofts
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Discounts *OFFERING MOVE-IN ASSISTANCE: $500 off your first full month of rent upon immediate move-in. Available today!*
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Greystone Lofts

303-319 MarketSan Diego, CA 92101
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Arrive Broadway Lofts
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2 Months Free Enjoy two months FREE rent when you make Arrive Broadway Lofts your new home! Offer valid on 12+ month lease terms. Please see
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Arrive Broadway Lofts

1007 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Top San Diego Apartments in the Downtown San Diego Area with Move-In Specials Ending Soon

Specials updated: 06-15-2025

Take advantage of these move-in and rent specials that are ending soon for top Downtown San Diego, CA apartments. Act fast and don’t miss out on an incredible deal on your perfect new place!

Tenth&G Apartments

Receive Up to 8 Weeks Free on Select Units! *Restrictions Apply, Contact for DetailsExpires 06-15-2025

13th & Market

Save up to 1 Month off Rent - Applies to first full month's rent only. Move in by 06/30/2025. Minimum 12 month lease term required.Expires 06-15-2025

Form 15

Live RENT-FREE for up to 1 month! *Offer is valid on select units, with a 12-month lease term and lease start date by 7/5/25. Other lease terms and lease start dates are available, but pricing and offer may vary. Offer only valid for new residents on approved credit. Savings may be applied to the 2nd month of the lease term or may be distributed between the 2nd and 3rd months, depending on the offer details. In some instances, savings may be split over the lease term. Price reflected is base rent and does not include mandatory or optional fees. Detailed fee information and fee schedules can be found on the community’s Leasing Info page on our Essex website. Deposits may fluctuate based on credit, rental history and/or other qualifying standards. Restrictions apply.Expires 06-15-2025

900 F Street

MOVE-IN SPECIAL - Now Offering Up to One Month Rent Free on Select Units. Offer Expires 6/30/2025! Certain Restrictions Apply. Contact Us for Info!Expires 06-15-2025

Elan Luxo II

FREE Rent at Move-in! *Restrictions May ApplyExpires 06-15-2025

Gema

Limited Time Offer – We are now offering up to 4 weeks free on all units! *Contact our Leasing Office for DetailsExpires 06-15-2025

Arrive Broadway Lofts

Enjoy two months FREE rent when you make Arrive Broadway Lofts your new home! Offer valid on 12+ month lease terms. Please see a Leasing Consultant for details and restrictions.Expires 06-15-2025

The Rey

GET UP TO 8 WEEKS FREE ON SELECT APARTMENTS + AN EXTRA $1,000 OFF SELECT APARTMENTS!* *Restrictions apply/contact us for details/subject to end without notice.Expires 06-15-2025

Valentina by Alta

Up to 6 Weeks Free on Selected Units! Contact our team for details.Expires 06-15-2025

Park 12 - The Collection

Up to 8 weeks FREE when you move into select homes by 6/30/25!* *RESTRICTIONS APPLY. CONTACT US FOR DETAILS.Expires 06-15-2025

Newly Listed Move-In Specials offers for Apartments in Downtown San Diego, CA

Specials updated: 06-15-2025

Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Downtown San Diego, CA. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.

Artisan

Up to 6 Weeks Free! Special Will Not Last - Call Today! *Select Homes. New Move-Ins OnlyExpires 06-30-2025

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rent Specials Downtown San Diego Apartments

What is the Cheapest Rent Specials apartment in Downtown San Diego?

Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown San Diego is at The Helm listed at $1,650.

How much is the average rent for a Rent Specials Downtown San Diego Apartment?

The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown San Diego is $4,496.

What is the largest Rent Specials Downtown San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Downtown San Diego is a 2,824 square feet unit starting from $2,305 at Park 12 - The Collection.

What is the average size for Downtown San Diego Rent Specials Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Downtown San Diego is currently at 549 sq ft.

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