Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (1,257 Rentals) Page 2 of 26

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Elan Luxo II
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$2,494 - $4,575

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Elan Luxo II

1907 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1551 Union StSan Diego, CA 92101
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property at 1150 J St
$3,400

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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1150 J St, Unit #205

1150 J St
San DiegoCA92101
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property at 2059 5th Ave
$4,895

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2059 5th Ave

San DiegoCA92101
property at 2625 1/2 E St
$2,750

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Base Rent$2,750

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2625 1/2 E St

San DiegoCA92102
property at 2751 Broadway
$2,800

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2751 Broadway

San DiegoCA92102
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1494 Union St, Unit 705
$5,350

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1494 Union St, Unit 705

1494 Union StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown San Diego

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown San Diego area of San Diego, CA?

As of today, September 26, 2026, there are currently 1,257 available Downtown San Diego apartments priced from $900 to $26,091, with an average monthly rent of $4,131.

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown San Diego?

There are currently 645 Studio Apartments in Downtown San Diego with rent ranges from $900 to $4,302 with an average price of $2,405.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown San Diego Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown San Diego ranges from $1,325 to $16,707 with an average monthly rent of $3,425.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown San Diego cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown San Diego range from $1,950 to $26,091. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,332.

How expensive are Downtown San Diego Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 127 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown San Diego on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,472 to $20,087 - averaging $6,113 for the location.

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