Cheap Homes for Rent in Gaslamp District San Diego, CA from $1,500 (18 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 1080 Park Blvd

$1,875 - $5,950

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1080 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1150 J St

$1,950 - $4,950

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1150 J St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 2140 B St

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

2140 B St

San DiegoCA92102

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property at 450 J St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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450 J St, Unit 5121

450 J St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 445 Island Ave

$1,995 - $4,725

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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445 Island Ave

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1480 Broadway

$2,250 - $3,497

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1480 Broadway

San DiegoCA92101
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

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property at 1080 Park Blvd

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1080 Park Blvd, Unit 710

1080 Park Blvd
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
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaslamp District, CA

As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gaslamp District area is the $2.86 price per square foot 1150 J St Model at 1150 J St, Unit 217 in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Gaslamp District apartment is the 2J-4 Model at F11 East Village starting at $3,344 with a $3.12 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.
1150 J St, Unit 2171150 J St2BR,2BA$2.86
F11 East Village2J-42BR,2BA$3.12
Villa Maria ApartmentsTwo Bedroom in Little Italy / San Diego2BR,1.5BA$3.12
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF)Lofts1BR,1BA$2.78
MBS StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$1.56
Horton 4th Avenue1BD1BR,1BA$2.82
Vera Cortez HillA1 (Premium)1BR,1BA$3.17
Koll CenterLarge 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.96
Form 15Plan SBStudio ,1BA$3.17
The LeoStudioStudio ,1BA$2.66

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaslamp District

What type of rentals are currently available in Gaslamp District?

There are currently 468 Apartments for Rent in Gaslamp District, CA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $23,025. There are also 126 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gaslamp District ranging from $1,575 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 $1,575 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,562.

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