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1080 Park Blvd

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San DiegoCA92101
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427 Ninth Ave

San DiegoCA92101
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1970 Columbia St

San DiegoCA92101

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Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown San Diego Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown San Diego area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Trolley Court priced from $974. Studio 15 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Downtown San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trolley CourtStandardStudio,1BA$974
Studio 15Studios - 50% AMI - Utilities includedStudio,1BA$1,050
Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!StandardStudio,1BA$1,062
Harrington Heights - Affordable HousingStudio - 50% AMIStudio,1BA$1,301
Vantaggio Little ItalySmall full size bedStudio,1BA$1,450
Island FlatsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,500
WLA 509 Park0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,591
WLA Windsor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
Studios435: Furnished Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Diego, CA

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown San Diego area is the $2.53 price per square foot 152322T- Renovated Model at Golden Pacific Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Downtown San Diego apartment is the 801 Ash St Model at 801 Ash St, Unit 101 starting at $3,200 with a $2.91 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown San Diego apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Golden Pacific Apartments152322T- Renovated2BR,2BA$2.53
801 Ash St, Unit 101801 Ash St2BR,2BA$2.91
Elan Luxo IIDuo PH2BR,1BA$2.95
Viridian LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.31
600 Front Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.04
Yale Lofts789 11th Avenue2BR,1BA$2.32
Horton 4th AvenueStudiosStudio ,1BA$2.69
1752 National Ave, Unit 11752 National Ave1BR,1BA$3.14
1061-1077 20th StOne bed1BR,1BA$2.62
3434 Reynard Way, Unit Josie3434 Reynard Way1BR,1BA$3.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 1119 Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Diego, CA with pricing that ranges from $974 to $20,411. There are also 227 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown San Diego ranging from $1,185 to $20,000.

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 $1,185 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,201.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown San Diego?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown San Diego range from $2,995 to $20,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,350 to $18,110. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $9,582.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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