Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Little Italy Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,400 (14 Rentals)

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Essex Apartments
Studio Apartments

Essex Apartments

1910 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Continental
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Continental

320 W Cedar StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Prime
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prime

1965 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Olea
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Olea

2250 India StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1631 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1631 State St

1631 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Juniper
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper

234 W Juniper StSan Diego, CA 92101

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Little Italy, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vantaggio Little ItalySmall full size bedStudio,1BA$1,450
The Helm - Affordable HousingStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
City Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,795
Olea0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,445
Vici Luxury Rentals - Little ItalyCapri 4Studio,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Italy, CA

As of January 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Little Italy area is the $4.33 price per square foot PH2 Model at AV8 Little Italy in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $5,453. The second greatest value Little Italy apartment is the 2169 Brant St Model at 2169 Brant St, Unit 335 West Ivy st starting at $2,895 with a $4.14 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
AV8 Little ItalyPH22BR,2BA$4.33
2169 Brant St, Unit 335 West Ivy st2169 Brant St2BR,2BA$4.14
Allegro Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.74
Elan Luxo IIUrbano1BR,1BA$4.27
The Billboard LoftsBillboard Lofts- 2031BR,1BA$4.15
Olea0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$4.11
CieloA FloorplanStudio ,1BA$4.44
Instrata Little ItalyS1Studio ,1BA$4.48
The Helm - Affordable HousingStudioStudio ,1BA$3.54
City Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$4.22

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central San Diego, CA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $2,560 at Il Palazzo.

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 $2,750 at Il Palazzo.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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