Cheap Homes for Rent in the Gaslamp District San Diego, CA from $1,700 (28 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Gaslamp District area of San Diego.

property at 2140 B St

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

2140 B St

San DiegoCA92102
property at 1080 Park Blvd

$2,000 - $5,950

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1080 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 1643 6th Ave

$2,049

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$2,049

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$2,049

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1643 6th Ave, Unit 414

1643 6th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
property at 445 Island Ave

$2,099 - $2,545

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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445 Island Ave

San DiegoCA92101
property at 777 Sixth Ave

$2,150 - $3,995

1 Bedroom Rentals

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777 Sixth Ave

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 1551 4th Ave

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1551 4th Ave, Unit 712

1551 4th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
property at 350 11th Ave

$2,395 - $3,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

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350 11th Ave

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1435 India St

$2,395 - $3,295

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1435 India St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 875 G St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

875 G St, Unit 513

875 G St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 850 State St

$1,600 - $2,475

1 Bedroom Rentals

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850 State St

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 889 Date St

$2,495

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$2,495

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$2,495

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 29

889 Date St, Unit 143

889 Date St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 1150 J St

$2,495 - $3,595

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1150 J St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1501 Front St

$2,500 - $3,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1501 Front St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 206 Park Blvd

$2,550

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$2,550

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$2,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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206 Park Blvd, Unit 201

206 Park Blvd
San DiegoCA92101
property at 321 Tenth Ave

$2,550

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$2,550

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$2,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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321 Tenth Ave, Unit 905

321 Tenth Ave
San DiegoCA92101
property at 1050 Island Ave

$2,600 - $3,750

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1050 Island Ave

San DiegoCA92101

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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 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
Mondrian StudiosStudios - 50% AMI - Utilities includedStudio,1BA$1,050
Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!StandardStudio,1BA$1,062
Atmosphere Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,063
Island Village ApartmentsStudio ALL UTILITIES IncludedStudio,1BA$1,300
MBS StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Vantaggio Little ItalySmall full size bedStudio,1BA$1,450
WLA Windsor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaslamp District, CA

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gaslamp District area is the $3.12 price per square foot Two Bedroom in Little Italy / San Diego Model at Villa Maria Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,123. The second greatest value Gaslamp District apartment is the Two Bdroom B2A Model at 13th & Market starting at $2,889 with a $2.89 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villa Maria ApartmentsTwo Bedroom in Little Italy / San Diego2BR,1.5BA$3.12
13th & MarketTwo Bdroom B2A2BR,2BA$2.89
MBS StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$1.56
Form 15Plan 1C1BR,1BA$2.97
Arrive Broadway LoftsBvilding 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.21
101 Market St, Unit 210101 Market St1BR,1BA$3.07
1742 Kearney Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.79
Atmosphere Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.26
The LeoStudioStudio ,1BA$2.66
Horton 4th AvenueStudiosStudio ,1BA$2.95

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaslamp District

What type of rentals are currently available in Gaslamp District?

There are currently 470 Apartments for Rent in Gaslamp District, CA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $19,687. There are also 135 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gaslamp District ranging from $1,725 to $30,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gaslamp District?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gaslamp District ranges from $1,725 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,941.

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