Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,700 (44 Rentals)

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property at 575 Sixth Ave

575 Sixth Ave

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property at 1435 India St

1435 India St

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property at 1080 Park Blvd

1080 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92101
property at 875 G St

875 G St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 427 Ninth Ave

427 Ninth Ave

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1150 J St

1150 J St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 850 State St

850 State St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 445 Island

445 Island

San DiegoCA92101
property at 550 15th St

550 15th St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1431 Pacific Hwy

1431 Pacific Hwy

San DiegoCA92101
property at 101 Market St

101 Market St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 450 J St

450 J St

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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
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
The Helm - Affordable HousingStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,675
Alcove East VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,779
900 F StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Diego, CA

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown San Diego area is the $2.91 price per square foot 801 Ash St Model at 801 Ash St, Unit 101 in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Downtown San Diego apartment is the Lofts Model at Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF) starting at $2,495 with a $2.40 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.
801 Ash St, Unit 101801 Ash St2BR,2BA$2.91
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF)Lofts1BR,1BA$2.40
Viridian LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.59
600 Front Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.04
418 Thorn St, Unit 418418 Thorn St1BR,1BA$2.83
Yale Lofts789 11th Avenue2BR,1BA$2.32
Horton 4th Avenue1BD1BR,1BA$2.84
Cornerstone Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.31
Arrive Broadway LoftsQuarter 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.08
Where Convenience meets Comfort at the LeoStudioStudio ,1BA$3.30

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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 1108 Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Diego, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,062 to $29,163. There are also 258 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown San Diego ranging from $1,750 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 $1,750 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,416.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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