Homes for Rent in the Downtown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (172 Rentals)

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property at 1050 Island Ave
$2,995

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,995
Total Monthly Price$2,995
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

1050 Island Ave, Unit M2I 408

1050 Island Ave
San DiegoCA92101
  • Smoke Free
property at 1780 Kettner Blvd
$6,950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$6,950
Total Monthly Price$6,950
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 14
Furnished

1780 Kettner Blvd, Unit 516

1780 Kettner Blvd
San DiegoCA92101
  • Smoke Free
property at 850 Beech St
$5,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$5,250
Total Monthly Price$5,250
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Luxury

850 Beech St, Unit #614

850 Beech St
San DiegoCA92101
  • Smoke Free
property at 1150 J St
$3,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,400
Total Monthly Price$3,400
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

1150 J St, Unit #205

1150 J St
San DiegoCA92101
  • Smoke Free
property at 2059 5th Ave
$5,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$5,000
Total Monthly Price$5,000
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

2059 5th Ave

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1240 India St
$3,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,100
Total Monthly Price$3,100
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

1240 India St, Unit 510

1240 India St
San DiegoCA92101
  • Smoke Free
property at 700 W Harbor Dr
$4,995

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$4,995
Total Monthly Price$4,995
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

700 W Harbor Dr, Unit 1802

700 W Harbor Dr
San DiegoCA92101
property at 1325 Pacific Hwy
$6,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$6,500
Total Monthly Price$6,500
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 14
Furnished

1325 Pacific Hwy, Unit 2704 Luxury Condo

1325 Pacific Hwy
San DiegoCA92101
  • Smoke Free

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property at 2625 1/2 E St
$2,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,850
Total Monthly Price$2,850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

2625 1/2 E St

San DiegoCA92102
property at 800 The Mark Ln
$3,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,500
Total Monthly Price$3,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Jan 18, 2027
Furnished

800 The Mark Ln, Unit 1802

800 The Mark Ln
San DiegoCA92101
property at 342 25th St
$3,499

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,499
Total Monthly Price$3,499
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

342 25th St

San DiegoCA92102
property at 1501 Front St
$3,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,200
Total Monthly Price$3,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

1501 Front St, Unit 235

1501 Front St
San DiegoCA92101
  • Smoke Free
property at 1642 7th Ave
$2,950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,950
Total Monthly Price$2,950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 28
Affordability

1642 7th Ave, Unit 221

1642 7th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
property at 701 Kettner Blvd
$4,995

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$4,995
Total Monthly Price$4,995
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

701 Kettner Blvd, Unit 149

701 Kettner Blvd
San DiegoCA92101
  • Smoke Free
property at 1150 21st St
$3,288

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,288
Total Monthly Price$3,288
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Luxury

1150 21st St, Unit 1150 21st Street 20

1150 21st St
San DiegoCA92102
  • Smoke Free
property at 300 W Beech St
$3,875

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,875
Total Monthly Price$3,875
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Furnished

300 W Beech St, Unit 1301

300 W Beech St
San DiegoCA92101
  • Smoke Free
property at 2662 E St
$4,425

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$4,425
Total Monthly Price$4,425
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

2662 E St

San DiegoCA92102
  • Smoke Free
property at 2776 B St
$2,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,250
Total Monthly Price$2,250
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

2776 B St, Unit 120

2776 B St
San DiegoCA92102
  • Smoke Free

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property at 1225 Island Ave
$3,499

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,499
Total Monthly Price$3,499
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

1225 Island Ave, Unit 313

1225 Island Ave
San DiegoCA92101
  • Smoke Free
property at 1388 Kettner Blvd
$6,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$6,500
Total Monthly Price$6,500
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Luxury

1388 Kettner Blvd, Unit 2108

1388 Kettner Blvd
San DiegoCA92101
  • Smoke Free
property at 425 W Beech St
$2,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,900
Total Monthly Price$2,900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

425 W Beech St, Unit 206

425 W Beech St
San DiegoCA92101
  • Smoke Free
property at 101 Market St
$3,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,000
Total Monthly Price$3,000
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

101 Market St, Unit IG: 101Market401

101 Market St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 325 7th Ave
$3,950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,950
Total Monthly Price$3,950
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Luxury

325 7th Ave, Unit The Legend 302

325 7th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
  • Smoke Free
property at 989 Sigsbee St
$5,985

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$5,985
Total Monthly Price$5,985
3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Luxury

989 Sigsbee St

San DiegoCA92113
property at 1225 Island Ave
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500
Total Monthly Price$2,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

1225 Island Ave, Unit 510

1225 Island Ave
San DiegoCA92101
  • Smoke Free
property at 1501 Front St
$4,395

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$4,395
Total Monthly Price$4,395
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

1501 Front St, Unit 201

1501 Front St
San DiegoCA92101
  • Smoke Free
property at 500 W harbor Dr
$5,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$5,500
Total Monthly Price$5,500
3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Luxury

500 W harbor Dr, Unit 922

500 W harbor Dr
San DiegoCA92101
property at 702 Ash St
$3,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,450
Total Monthly Price$3,450
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Nov 1
Luxury

702 Ash St, Unit 701

702 Ash St
San DiegoCA92101
  • Smoke Free

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property at 425 W Beech
$3,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,750
Total Monthly Price$3,750
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

425 W Beech, Unit 622

425 W Beech
San DiegoCA92101
  • Smoke Free
property at 655 Columbia St
$3,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,400
Total Monthly Price$3,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 8
Furnished

655 Columbia St, Unit Columbia Street

655 Columbia St
San DiegoCA92101
  • Smoke Free
property at 425 W Beech
$2,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,850
Total Monthly Price$2,850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

425 W Beech, Unit 336

425 W Beech
San DiegoCA92101
  • Smoke Free
property at 1642 7th Ave
$2,695

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,695
Total Monthly Price$2,695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

1642 7th Ave, Unit 222

1642 7th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
  • Smoke Free
property at 889 Date St
$2,495

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,495
Total Monthly Price$2,495
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

889 Date St, Unit 143

889 Date St
San DiegoCA92101
  • Smoke Free
property at 1643 6th Ave
$1,989

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,989
Total Monthly Price$1,989
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

1643 6th Ave, Unit 414

1643 6th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
  • Smoke Free
property at 1501 India St
$3,895

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,895
Total Monthly Price$3,895
2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

1501 India St

San DiegoCA92101

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Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Tour smarter and choose with confidence. Get the essential 18 questions that reveal the truth about a rental property's maintenance, utilities, and safety.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

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The Student Renter's Ultimate Guide to Finding the Perfect San Diego Neighborhood to Rent

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA

Ranked #3

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet 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 1121 Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Diego, CA with pricing that ranges from $825 to $26,755. There are also 172 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown San Diego ranging from $1,350 to $30,000.

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 $1,350 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,534.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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