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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 (34 Rentals)
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Studio 15
1475 Imperial AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!
901 F StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1245 Market StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community
1455 2nd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
1556 Second Ave
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1830 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102
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830 Park Blvd
830 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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1736 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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202 Island AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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843 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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509 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Windsor Apartments
1808 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Studios435: Furnished Studios with Modern Esthetic
435 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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191 W Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Horton 4th Avenue
808 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Market Street Square
606 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
1561 Ninth Ave
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Market Street Village
699 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Villa Harvey Mandel
72 17th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1985 National Ave
1985 National AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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Cedar Gateway
550 Cedar StSan Diego, CA 92101
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CCBA Senior Garden
438 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Living Q
1903-1911 K StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Park 12 Podium
202 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Cortez Hill Apartments
1616 9th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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563 22nd St
563 22nd StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Los Vientos
1668 National AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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La Maison
1818 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Essex Apartments
1910 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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J Street Flats
222 J StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Jade Apartments
843 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Alcove East Village
330 15th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Hue Gaslamp Apartments
945 4th AveSan 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 | $2,474 | $974 | $4,880 |
| Gaslamp District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,234 | $1,395 | $10,000+ |
| Gaslamp District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,670 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
| Gaslamp District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,914 | $3,095 | $10,000+ |
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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 |
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| 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 |
| 830 Park Blvd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Vantaggio Little Italy | Small full size bed | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Island Flats | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| WLA Windsor | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| WLA 509 Park | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaslamp District, CA
As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gaslamp District area is the $3.10 price per square foot 2H-1 Model at F11 East Village in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,399. The second greatest value Gaslamp District apartment is the Large 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Koll Center starting at $2,850 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the Balboa Park 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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| F11 East Village | 2H-1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| Koll Center | Large 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.71 |
| Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF) | Lofts | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| Golden Pacific Apartments | 152322B- Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $3.11 |
| Horton 4th Avenue | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Pacific Vu Apartments | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
| Arrive Broadway Lofts | Broadway Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.61 |
| Harborview Apartment Homes | Plan I | 1BR,1BA | $3.34 |
| Villa De Oro Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.90 |
| Vera Cortez Hill | S1 (Premium) | Studio ,1BA | $3.33 |
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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 $1,575.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gaslamp District?
The cheapest apartment in Gaslamp District is 830 Park Blvd which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Gaslamp District costs $5,066.
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 48 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 $229 which is $4,837 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gaslamp District.
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