
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Gaslamp District San Diego, CA from $1,700 (59 Rentals)


1150 J St, Unit 33

1830-36 Newton Ave

1601 India St

Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

Pacific Vu Apartments

Pinnacle on The Park

Market Street Village

600 Front Apartments

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1055 6th Ave

1480 Broadway, Unit 2307, Unit 2307

1435 India St, Unit 516, Unit 516

Horton 4th Avenue

Spire San Diego

Il Palazzo Apartments

Market Street Square

Koll Center
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Golden Pacific Apartments

Modera San Diego

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1333 8th Ave, Unit 206, Unit 206

13th & Market

Elan Luxo II

The Billboard Lofts

Cornerstone Lofts
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625 Broadway

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The Merian

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GEMA

1985 National Ave

Cedar Gateway

CCBA Senior Garden

563 22nd St

La Maison

Cortez Hill Apartments
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1822

The Leo

1465 C St

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777 Sixth Ave

Vera Cortez Hill
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Gaslamp District, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gaslamp District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaslamp District Studio Apartments | $2,466 | $900 | $3,665 |
Gaslamp District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,390 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Gaslamp District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,989 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
| Gaslamp District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,173 | $2,850 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gaslamp District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Gaslamp District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gaslamp District is under $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gaslamp District?
The cheapest apartment in Gaslamp District is Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community which is listed at $1,860, while the average apartment in Gaslamp District costs $5,405.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gaslamp District?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 69 regular apartments in Gaslamp District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Gaslamp District?
Cheap apartments in Gaslamp District have an average cost of $232 which is $5,173 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gaslamp District.
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