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Vantaggio Little Italy
1736 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Helm - Affordable Housing
191 W Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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City Lofts
2230 Albatross StSan Diego, CA 92101
417 W Kalmia St
San DiegoCA92101
2151 Brant St
San DiegoCA92101
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Elan Luxo II
1907 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Billboard Lofts
320 W Ash StSan Diego, CA 92101
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531-535 W Juniper St
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Il Palazzo Apartments
2040 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Instrata Little Italy
1980 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Ariel
701-745 W Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1455 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Eighteen Ten State St
1810 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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AV8 Little Italy
2155 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Valentina by Alta
1919 Pacific HwySan Diego, CA 92101
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2169 Brant St, Unit 2167 Brant st
2169 Brant StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Vici Luxury Apartments
550 W Date StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Essex Apartments
1910 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Hawthorne Studio Apartments
134 W Hawthorn StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Continental
320 W Cedar StSan Diego, CA 92101
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2120 State Street
2140 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1965 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
1435 India St
San DiegoCA92101
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Hawthorn Apartments
304-316 W HawthornSan Diego, CA 92101
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Olea
2250 India StSan Diego, CA 92101
1918 Columbia St
San DiegoCA92101
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1631 State St
1631 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Juniper
234 W Juniper StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Little Italy, San Diego, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Little Italy?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Italy Studio Apartments | $2,863 | $1,450 | $3,665 |
| Little Italy 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,713 | $2,250 | $7,435 |
| Little Italy 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,317 | $3,060 | $10,000+ |
| Little Italy 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,573 | $3,451 | $3,695 |
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Cheapest Available Little Italy Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Little Italy area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Vantaggio Little Italy priced from $1,450. The Helm - Affordable Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Little Italy apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vantaggio Little Italy | Small full size bed | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Helm - Affordable Housing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| City Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| The Billboard Lofts | Billboard Lofts - 405 | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| Olea | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
| Juniper | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| Instrata Little Italy | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,549 |
| Allegro Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,575 |
| Elan Luxo II | Aspire | 1BR,1BA | $2,620 |
| AV8 Little Italy | A3 | Studio,1BA | $2,635 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Italy, CA
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Little Italy area is the $3.36 price per square foot 3/2 Model at Curlew and Juniper Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,695. The second greatest value Little Italy apartment is the Two Bedroom in Little Italy / San Diego Model at Villa Maria Apartments starting at $3,123 with a $3.12 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Little Italy apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Curlew and Juniper Apartments | 3/2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.36 |
| Villa Maria Apartments | Two Bedroom in Little Italy / San Diego | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.12 |
| Cielo | G Floorplan- Furnished/Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $4.04 |
| Elan Luxo II | Aspire | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
| Allegro Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
| Instrata Little Italy | S6 | Studio ,1BA | $4.50 |
| The Billboard Lofts | Billboard Lofts - 405 | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
| Olea | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $4.03 |
| The Helm - Affordable Housing | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.44 |
| City Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $4.22 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Little Italy Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Little Italy?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Little Italy is under $2,635.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Little Italy?
The cheapest apartment in Little Italy is The Billboard Lofts which is listed at $2,395, while the average apartment in Little Italy costs $5,322.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Little Italy?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Little Italy that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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