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Trolley Court
940 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gaslamp District San Diego, CA from $500 (32 Rentals)
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$1,062 - $1,343Studio Apartments Available Now
Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!
901 F StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Island Village Apartments
1245 Market StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Harrington Heights - Affordable Housing
1320 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community
1455 2nd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Vantaggio Little Italy
1736 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$1,525 - $1,825Studio Apartments Available Now
Studios435: Furnished Studios with Modern Esthetic
435 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Helm - Affordable Housing
191 W Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Horton 4th Avenue
808 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
821 20th St
San DiegoCA92102
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Market Street Square
606 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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1820 Fourth Ave
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Market Street Village
699 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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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 | $2,380 | $974 | $4,835 |
| Gaslamp District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,216 | $1,690 | $10,000+ |
| Gaslamp District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,698 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
| Gaslamp District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,054 | $3,095 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Gaslamp District Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 Trolley Court priced from $974. Studio 15 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Gaslamp District apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trolley Court | Standard | Studio, | $974 |
| Studio 15 | Studios - 50% AMI - Utilities included | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units! | Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,062 |
| Island Village Apartments | Studio ALL UTILITIES Included | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Vantaggio Little Italy | Small full size bed | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Island Flats | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| WLA 509 Park | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Studios435: Furnished Studios with Modern Esthetic | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| WLA Windsor | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaslamp District, CA
As of December 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gaslamp District area is the $2.73 price per square foot Large 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Koll Center in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,870. The second greatest value Gaslamp District apartment is the Lofts Model at Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF) starting at $2,495 with a $2.58 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Koll Center | Large 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.73 |
| Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF) | Lofts | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 600 Front Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.20 |
| Horton 4th Avenue | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Pacific Vu Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| Arrive Broadway Lofts | Bvilding Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.89 |
| Viridian Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
| Jade Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Vera Cortez Hill | S1 (Premium) | Studio ,1BA | $3.46 |
| Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.46 |
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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 $1,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gaslamp District?
The cheapest apartment in Gaslamp District is Jade Apartments which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Gaslamp District costs $5,055.
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 54 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 $264 which is $4,791 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gaslamp District.
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