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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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The Lindley
1331 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Diega
702 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Ancora
110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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K1 Apartments
330 13th 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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Eighteen Ten State St
1810 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Artisan
1601 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Nova Apartment Homes
707-777 G StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Instrata Little Italy
1980 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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AVA Balboa Park
3288 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Market Street Village
699 14th 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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800 Broadway
800 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Entrada
453 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Griffis East Village
688 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Stanza Little Italy
310 A StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Idea1 Apartments
899 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Tenth&G
707 10th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Wyatt Makers Quarter
1509 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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625 Broadway
625 BroadwaySan 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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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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Market Street Square
606 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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1475 Imperial AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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WLA Windsor
843 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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505 W BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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2551 Commercial StSan Diego, CA 92113
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Arlington Apartments
701 7th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Rey
801 A StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Horton 4th Avenue
808 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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City Villas Apartments
837-845 16th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Harborview Apartment Homes
820 W G StSan Diego, CA 92101
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MBS Studios
744 G StSan Diego, CA 92101
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2679 Imperial Ave
2679 Imperial AveSan Diego, CA 92102
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The Helm - Affordable Housing
191 W Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Villa De Oro Apartments
1830 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102
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2230 Albatross StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Windsor Apartments
1808 3rd AveSan 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 | $2,522 | $900 | $6,332 |
| Downtown San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,369 | $1,595 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,053 | $2,395 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,205 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
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Largest Available Downtown San Diego Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Downtown San Diego area of San Diego, CA is found at Horton 4th Avenue and is listed at 1,233 square feet priced from $2,800. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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| Horton 4th Avenue | 2 Story Loft | 1,233 Sq Ft | $2,800 |
| MBS Studios | Studio | 900 Sq Ft | $1,600 |
| K1 Apartments | ST-F1 | 757 Sq Ft | $2,453 |
| 4th and J | Carmel | 752 Sq Ft | $3,110 |
| The Wyatt Makers Quarter | SC | 689 Sq Ft | $2,854 |
| Tenth&G | E21 | 670 Sq Ft | $2,414 |
| Instrata Little Italy | S5 | 630 Sq Ft | $2,654 |
| 13th & Market | Studio E1B | 570 Sq Ft | $2,596 |
| Market Street Village | Studio | 443 Sq Ft | $1,799 |
| Arlington Apartments | Studio | 400 Sq Ft | $1,300 |
Cheapest Available Downtown San Diego Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Downtown San Diego of San Diego, CA is the Single Room Occupant Model starting from $900 at Arlington Apartments. The average price for all Studio apartments in Downtown San Diego is currently $2,522. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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| Arlington Apartments | Single Room Occupant | $900 |
| Trolley Court | Standard | $974 |
| Studio 15 | Studios - 50% AMI - Utilities included | $1,050 |
| Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units! | Standard | $1,062 |
| Island Village Apartments | Studio ALL UTILITIES Included | $1,300 |
| 830 Park Blvd | Studio | $1,400 |
| Vantaggio Little Italy | Small full size bed | $1,450 |
| Island Flats | Small Studio | $1,500 |
| WLA 509 Park | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,500 |
| WLA Windsor | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,550 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Downtown San Diego Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown San Diego with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Downtown San Diego is at Arlington Apartments listed at $900.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Downtown San Diego Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Downtown San Diego is $2,522.
What is the largest available Studio Downtown San Diego Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown San Diego is a 1,233 square feet unit starting from $2,800 at Horton 4th Avenue.
What is the average size for Downtown San Diego Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Downtown San Diego is currently 601 sq ft.
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