Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gaslamp District San Diego, CA from $500 (121 Rentals)

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$1,757 - $3,647
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453 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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property at 2140 B St

$1,995

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$1,995
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2140 B St

San DiegoCA92102
property at 450 J St

$2,000

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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450 J St, Unit 5121

450 J St
San DiegoCA92101
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625 Broadway
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$2,028 - $3,578
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625 Broadway

625 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Tenth&G
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$2,124 - $3,573
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Tenth&G

707 10th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,140 - $2,806
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840 17th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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property at 1080 Park Blvd

$2,200

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1080 Park Blvd, Unit 1409

1080 Park Blvd
San DiegoCA92101
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330 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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property at 1080 Park Blvd

$2,250

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$2,250
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1080 Park Blvd, Unit 1206

1080 Park Blvd
San DiegoCA92101

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Gaslamp District, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gaslamp District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gaslamp District area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Arlington Apartments priced from $900. Trolley Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $974. Here are the most affordable Gaslamp District apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arlington ApartmentsSingle Room OccupantStudio,$900
Trolley CourtStandardStudio,$974
Studio 15Studios - 50% AMI - Utilities includedStudio,1BA$1,050
Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!StandardStudio,1BA$1,062
Island Village ApartmentsStudio ALL UTILITIES IncludedStudio,1BA$1,300
MBS StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Vantaggio Little ItalySmall full size bedStudio,1BA$1,450
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
Island FlatsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,500
843 4th Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaslamp District, CA

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gaslamp District area is the $3.24 price per square foot B2E-PH Model at Strata in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,900. The second greatest value Gaslamp District apartment is the Lofts Model at Pioneer Warehouse Lofts starting at $2,550 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Horton Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gaslamp District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
StrataB2E-PH2BR,2BA$3.24
Pioneer Warehouse LoftsLofts1BR,1BA$2.05
K1 Apartments2-SL11BR,1BA$2.81
1150 J St, Unit 2171150 J St2BR,2BA$2.95
F11 East Village2J-12BR,2BA$3.19
Villa Maria ApartmentsTwo Bedroom in Little Italy / San Diego2BR,1.5BA$3.12
MBS StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$1.56
GEMAA3AFF1BR,1.5BA$3.20
Horton 4th Avenue1BD1BR,1BA$2.82
Villa De Oro Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.90

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Gaslamp District, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,550.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gaslamp District?

The cheapest apartment in Gaslamp District is Villa De Oro Apartments which is listed at $1,885, while the average apartment in Gaslamp District costs $5,392.

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 36 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 $143 which is $5,249 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gaslamp District.

Expert Rental Resources

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