Luxury Homes for Rent in Downtown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (147 Rentals)

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The most luxurious Homes in the Downtown San Diego area of San Diego with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.

property at 961 W Laurel St

$3,900

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$3,900
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$3,900

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 22

961 W Laurel St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 2850 Reynard Way

$2,575

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$2,575
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$2,575

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

2850 Reynard Way, Unit 11, Unit 11

2850 Reynard Way
San DiegoCA92103
property at 2220 Julian Ave

$2,850

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$2,850
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$2,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

2220 Julian Ave

San DiegoCA92113

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property at 889 Date St

$3,100

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$3,100
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$3,100

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

889 Date St, Unit 439, Unit 439

889 Date St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 801 Ash St

$3,100

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$3,100
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$3,100

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

801 Ash St, Unit 305, Unit 305

801 Ash St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 889 Date St

$3,200 - $4,200

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$3,200 - $4,200
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$3,200 - $4,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available May 15

889 Date St

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 633 20th St

$4,200

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$4,200
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$4,200

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

633 20th St

San DiegoCA92102
property at 3100 6th Ave

$4,200

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$4,200
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$4,200

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

3100 6th Ave, Unit 407, Unit 407

3100 6th Ave
San DiegoCA92103
property at 1150 J St

$4,750 - $4,950

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$4,750 - $4,950
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$4,750 - $4,950

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1150 J St

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 408 W Juniper St

$8,500

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$8,500
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$8,500

3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

408 W Juniper St

San DiegoCA92101

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

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property at 350 W Ash St

$2,500 - $5,000

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

350 W Ash St

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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Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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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Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA

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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 1110 Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Diego, CA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $22,728. There are also 176 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown San Diego ranging from $1,695 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 $1,695 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $10,492.

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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