
Homes for Rent in Downtown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (164 Rentals)


1025 Island Ave, Unit 207, Unit 207

1150 J St, Unit 107, Unit 107

350 W Ash St, Unit 711, Unit 711

555 Front St, Unit Front St., Unit Front St.

800 The Mark Ln

877 Island Ave, Unit 211, Unit 211

1025 Island Ave, Unit 512, Unit 512

701 Kettner Blvd, Unit 149, Unit 149

350 11th Ave, Unit 228, Unit 228
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253 10th Ave, Unit 628, Unit 628

1225 Island Ave, Unit Downtown San Diego Condo, Unit Downtown San Diego Condo

1225 Island Ave, Unit 313, Unit 313

888 W E St, Unit 3006, Unit 3006

1240 India St, Unit 522, Unit 522

1080 Park Blvd, Unit Unit 702, Unit Unit 702

1333 8th Ave, Unit 206, Unit 206

350 W Ash St, Unit Little Italy View Parking, Unit Little Italy View Parking

350 W Ash St, Unit 1009, Unit 1009

1205 Pacific Hwy, Unit 2806, Unit 2806
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801 Ash St, Unit 305, Unit 305

1501 Front St, Unit 433, Unit 433

1435 India St, Unit 516, Unit 516

1441 9th Ave, Unit 204, Unit 204

1441 9th Ave, Unit 2401, Unit 2401

1480 Broadway, Unit 2307, Unit 2307

1551 4th Ave, Unit 412, Unit 412

889 Date St

633 20th St

941 W Hawthorn St, Unit 8, Unit 8
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2214 Brant St, Unit A, Unit A

2319 Curlew St, Unit 2, Unit 2

2850 Reynard Way, Unit 11, Unit 11

1150 J St, Unit 33

3629 Columbia St, Unit 3629

2658-72 Broadway-SI ID1307919P, Unit SI ID1307919P

315 J St, Unit SI ID1382887P

2419 Fifth Avenue-SI FL1-ID1335156P, Unit SI FL1-ID1335156P

233 28th St, Unit SI ID1330859P

551 Hawthorn St, Unit SI ID1304287P
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1049 Seventh Avenue-SI FL7-ID1228264P, Unit SI FL7-ID1228264P

1670 Kettner Blvd, Unit SI ID1059316P

2351 Front St, Unit SI ID1024455P

350 Eleventh Avenue-SI FL4-ID37, Unit SI FL4-ID37

1080 Eighth Avenue-SI FL12-ID1, Unit SI FL12-ID1

2414 Front St, Unit UNIT 16

3422 28th St

2454 Union St

2096 Franklin Ave

206 Park Blvd
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown San Diego 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,752 | $2,550 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown San Diego 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,433 | $3,300 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown San Diego 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $35,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown San Diego 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $27,500 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown San Diego 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $20,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 164 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown San Diego, San Diego, CA
Ranked #3
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown San Diego
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown San Diego?
There are currently 1116 Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Diego, CA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $22,728. There are also 167 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown San Diego ranging from $1,700 to $40,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown San Diego?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown San Diego ranges from $1,700 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $14,310.
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