Cheap Homes for Rent in Gaslamp District San Diego, CA from $1,400 (25 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 1435 India St

$1,995 - $2,500

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1435 India St

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 1150 J St

$2,395 - $4,900

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1150 J St

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 206 Park Blvd

$2,475 - $4,250

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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206 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92101
property at 530 K St

$2,500 - $3,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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530 K St

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 101 Market St

$2,395 - $3,595

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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101 Market St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 350 W Ash St

$2,700 - $5,500

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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350 W Ash St

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 321 Tenth Ave

$2,500 - $5,125

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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321 Tenth Ave

San DiegoCA92101

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
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
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaslamp District, CA

As of February 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gaslamp District area is the $2.07 price per square foot 1044 23rd St Model at 1044 23rd St, Unit A in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,895. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1044 23rd St, Unit A1044 23rd St2BR,2BA$2.07
Koll CenterLarge 2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.71
600 Front Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.20
Horton 4th Avenue1BD1BR,1BA$2.60
City ViewPlan A2BR,2BA$3.25
Arrive Broadway LoftsBroadway StudioStudio ,1BA$3.28
Jade Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.20
Vera Cortez HillS1 (Premium)Studio ,1BA$3.31
The Helm - Affordable HousingStudioStudio ,1BA$3.44
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio ,1BA$3.46

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 $974 to $18,110. There are also 137 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gaslamp District ranging from $1,495 to $40,000.

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 $1,495 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $10,294.

Expert Rental Resources

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