Cheap Homes for Rent in Gaslamp District San Diego, CA from $1,600 (23 Rentals)

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property at 1080 Park Blvd

1080 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1150 J St

1150 J St

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 575 Sixth Ave

575 Sixth Ave

San DiegoCA92101
property at 931 21st St

931 21st St

San DiegoCA92102
property at 550 Park Blvd

550 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92101
property at 427 Ninth Ave

427 Ninth Ave

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 450 J St

450 J St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 777 Sixth Ave

777 Sixth Ave

San DiegoCA92101

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Gaslamp District, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 Peachtree Inn priced from $1,062. Vantaggio Little Italy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Gaslamp District apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Peachtree InnStandardStudio,1BA$1,062
Vantaggio Little ItalySmall full size bedStudio,1BA$1,450
WLA Windsor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500
WLA 509 Park0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,551

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaslamp District, CA

As of May 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gaslamp District area is the $2.89 price per square foot Two Bedroom B2F Model at 13th & Market in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,999. The second greatest value Gaslamp District apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Nova Apartment Homes starting at $3,000 with a $2.62 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.
13th & MarketTwo Bedroom B2F2BR,2BA$2.89
Nova Apartment Homes2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.62
Koll CenterLarge 2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.71
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF)Lofts1BR,1BA$2.40
Cornerstone Lofts1/1 Loft1BR,1BA$2.48
Golden Pacific Apartments152322B- Renovated2BR,2BA$3.11
Viridian LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.27
Pacific Vu ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.26
Horton 4th Avenue1BD1BR,1BA$2.84
Arrive Broadway LoftsCity StudioStudio ,1BA$3.10

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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 $1,062 to $27,295. There are also 191 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gaslamp District ranging from $1,695 to $22,000.

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 $1,695 to $22,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,774.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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