Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,500 (35 Rentals)

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property at 1150 J St

1150 J St

San DiegoCA92101

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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property at 575 Sixth Ave

575 Sixth Ave

San DiegoCA92101
property at 931 21st St

931 21st St

San DiegoCA92102
property at 550 Park Blvd

550 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92101

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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property at 1080 Park Blvd

1080 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92101
property at 427 Ninth Ave

427 Ninth Ave

San DiegoCA92101
property at 450 J St

450 J St

San DiegoCA92101

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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property at 1150 J St

1150 J St, Unit 810

1150 J St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 777 Sixth Ave

777 Sixth Ave

San DiegoCA92101

Downtown San Diego - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in San Diego by our , Local Expert Hayden Goldberg. See how it ranks!

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property at 445 Island Ave

445 Island Ave

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 Peachtree Inn priced from $1,062. Vantaggio Little Italy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Downtown San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Peachtree InnStandardStudio,1BA$1,062
Vantaggio Little ItalySmall full size bedStudio,1BA$1,450
WLA Windsor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,551
Windsor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Island FlatsLarge StudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,675
Studios435: Furnished Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,675
Secoya ApartmentsSpruceStudio,1BA$1,795
WLA 509 Park0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Diego, CA

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown San Diego area is the $2.89 price per square foot Two Bedroom B2F Model at 13th & Market in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,999. The second greatest value Downtown San Diego apartment is the Lofts Model at Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF) starting at $2,495 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the Horton Plaza 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.
13th & MarketTwo Bedroom B2F2BR,2BA$2.89
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF)Lofts1BR,1BA$2.37
Golden Pacific Apartments152322B- Renovated2BR,2BA$3.11
Viridian LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.16
The Eldorado ManorRemodeled 2-22BR,2BA$2.66
Pacific Vu ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.26
418 Thorn St, Unit 418418 Thorn St2BR,1BA$3.07
Horton 4th Avenue1BD1BR,1BA$2.84
Arrive Broadway LoftsCity StudioStudio ,1BA$3.05
Nova Apartment HomesStudio LoftStudio ,1BA$3.01

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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 1104 Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Diego, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,062 to $27,225. There are also 238 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown San Diego ranging from $1,595 to $22,000.

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 $1,595 to $22,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,631.

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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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide

Written by: Hayden Goldberg

Aloha! I’m Hayden, your local San Diego Realtor and relocation expert with ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.