
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (107 Rentals) Page 2 of 3


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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 | $2,405 | $900 | $4,302 |
| Downtown San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,425 | $1,325 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,332 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,113 | $2,472 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 107 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 $1,475.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown San Diego?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown San Diego is Arlington Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Downtown San Diego costs $3,510.
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 294 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 $796 which is $2,714 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown San Diego.
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