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Vantaggio Little Italy
1736 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Little Italy Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,400 (15 Rentals)
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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
2018 Front St
San DiegoCA92101
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512 W Juniper St
512 W Juniper StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,375 - $4,5751 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Elan Luxo II
1907 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Il Palazzo Apartments
2040 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,387 - $8,096
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AV8 Little Italy
2155 Kettner BlvdSan 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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Prime
1965 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Hawthorn Apartments
304-316 W HawthornSan Diego, CA 92101
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Olea
2250 India 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 | $2,763 | $1,450 | $4,080 |
| Little Italy 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,645 | $2,095 | $7,435 |
| Little Italy 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,356 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
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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 |
| Elan Luxo II | Optimo | 1BR,1BA | $2,375 |
| Il Palazzo Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,377 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Italy, CA
As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Little Italy area is the $4.40 price per square foot A1Mb Model at Current in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,650. The second greatest value Little Italy apartment is the G Floorplan- Furnished/Unfurnished Model at Cielo starting at $3,540 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. |
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| Current | A1Mb | 1BR,1BA | $4.40 |
| Cielo | G Floorplan- Furnished/Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $4.04 |
| Allegro Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
| Ariel | G FLOOR PLAN(N) | 1BR,1BA | $4.55 |
| Elan Luxo II | Urbano | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
| The Billboard Lofts | Billboard Lofts- 203 | 1BR,1BA | $4.15 |
| Instrata Little Italy | S6 | Studio ,1BA | $4.64 |
| 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 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 $2,375 at Elan Luxo II.
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 $3,057 at Il Palazzo Apartments.
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