Cheap Homes for Rent in Gaslamp District San Diego, CA from $1,700 (22 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

$1,750 - $3,300

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1435 India St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1643 Sixth Ave

$1,850 - $3,095

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$1,820
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$30

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$1,850

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1643 Sixth Ave

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1080 Park Blvd

$1,900 - $5,950

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1080 Park Blvd

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

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2140 B St

San DiegoCA92102

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property at 253 10th Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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253 10th Ave, Unit 628

253 10th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
property at 1480 Broadway

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1480 Broadway, Unit 2307

1480 Broadway
San DiegoCA92101
property at 550 15th St

$2,295

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$2,295

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$2,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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550 15th St, Unit 508

550 15th St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 702 Ash St

$2,300 - $5,800

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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702 Ash St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1642 7th Ave

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 1

1642 7th Ave, Unit 119

1642 7th Ave
San DiegoCA92101

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property at 777 Sixth Ave

$2,049 - $3,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

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777 Sixth Ave

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1435 India St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1435 India St, Unit 516

1435 India St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 450 J St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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450 J St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1551 4th Ave

$2,495

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$2,495

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$2,495

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1551 4th Ave, Unit 412

1551 4th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
property at 889 Date St

$2,495 - $3,600

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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889 Date St

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 March 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gaslamp District area is the $3.00 price per square foot 2H-1 Model at F11 East Village in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,299. 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.
F11 East Village2H-12BR,2BA$3.00
Koll CenterLarge 2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.71
Cornerstone Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.45
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF)Lofts1BR,1BA$2.73
Golden Pacific Apartments152322B- Renovated2BR,2BA$3.11
MBS StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$1.78
Arrive Broadway LoftsBalboa StudioStudio ,1BA$3.03
Pacific Vu ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.50
The LeoOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.84
Villa De Oro Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.90

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaslamp District

What type of rentals are currently available in Gaslamp District?

There are currently 469 Apartments for Rent in Gaslamp District, CA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $18,115. There are also 152 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gaslamp District ranging from $1,750 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 $1,750 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $11,153.

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