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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Little Italy Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,400 (16 Rentals)
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The Helm - Affordable Housing
191 W Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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2 Ash St
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1455 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Curlew and Juniper Apartments
2265-2271 Curlew StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Elan Luxo II
1907 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1631 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Vici Luxury Rentals - Little Italy
550 W Date StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Little Italy, San Diego, CA Local Guide
Overview by kimberlykv is licensed under CC BY 2.0
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Little Italy?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Italy Studio Apartments | $2,909 | $1,450 | $4,927 |
| Little Italy 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,099 | $1,995 | $6,950 |
| Little Italy 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,487 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Little Italy 3 Bedroom Apartments | $11,147 | $3,695 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Little Italy Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 | $1,845 |
| Curlew and Juniper Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Ariel | A FLOOR PLAN | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Italy, CA
As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Little Italy area is the $3.30 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Juniper in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Little Italy apartment is the H1 Floorplan Model at Cielo starting at $4,049 with a $4.04 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.30 |
| Cielo | H1 Floorplan | 1BR,1BA | $4.04 |
| Olea | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.71 |
| Il Palazzo | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $4.03 |
| Allegro Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.92 |
| Elan Luxo II | Optimo | 1BR,1BA | $4.05 |
| Ariel | A FLOOR PLAN | 1BR,1BA | $4.28 |
| Curlew and Juniper Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.59 |
| The Helm - Affordable Housing | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.54 |
| City Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $4.34 |
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Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Little Italy Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
98 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
74 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Little Italy Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Little Italy?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Little Italy is at Vantaggio Little Italy listed at $1,450.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Little Italy Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Little Italy Apartment is $2,295 at Curlew and Juniper Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Little Italy Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Little Italy is starting from $3,150 at Il Palazzo.
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