Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Little Italy Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,400 (34 Rentals)

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property at 1435 India St

$2,200

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1435 India St, Unit 516, Unit 516

1435 India St
San DiegoCA92101

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Valentina by Alta
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$2,664 - $8,582
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$2,664 - $8,582

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Valentina by Alta

1919 Pacific HwySan Diego, CA 92101
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AV8 Little Italy
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$2,685 - $10,492
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$2,685 - $10,492

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AV8 Little Italy

2155 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Eighteen Ten State St
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$2,686 - $5,415
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Eighteen Ten State St

1810 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Cielo
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$2,878 - $5,695
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Cielo

915 W Grape StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Essex Apartments
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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
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1631 State St

1631 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
property at 350 W Ash St

$2,500 - $5,000

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350 W Ash St

San DiegoCA92101
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Juniper
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper

234 W Juniper StSan Diego, CA 92101
property at 425 W Beech St

$2,800 - $3,795

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425 W Beech St

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 300 W Beech St

$2,895 - $3,700

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300 W Beech St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 2154 Union St

$2,900 - $4,250

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2154 Union St

San DiegoCA92101

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$2,292
The Billboard LoftsBillboard Lofts - 4051BR,1BA$2,395
Elan Luxo IIUrbano1BR,1BA$2,445
Instrata Little ItalyS1Studio,1BA$2,464
Allegro Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,575
Juniper1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,595
AV8 Little ItalyB4 - B51BR,1BA$2,685

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Italy, CA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Little Italy area is the $3.00 price per square foot Three Bedroom in Little Italy/San Diego Model at Villa Maria Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,451. The second greatest value Little Italy apartment is the 3/2 Model at Curlew and Juniper Apartments starting at $3,695 with a $3.36 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.
Villa Maria ApartmentsThree Bedroom in Little Italy/San Diego3BR,2.5BA$3.00
Curlew and Juniper Apartments3/23BR,2BA$3.36
CieloG Floorplan- Furnished/Unfurnished1BR,1BA$3.96
1970 Columbia St, Unit Unit 3091970 Columbia St2BR,2BA$3.54
Allegro Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.74
Elan Luxo IIUrbano1BR,1BA$3.76
The Billboard LoftsBillboard Lofts - 4051BR,1BA$3.99
Olea0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.85
The Helm - Affordable HousingStudioStudio ,1BA$3.44
City Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio ,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 $2,395 at The Billboard Lofts.

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 $2,907 at Il Palazzo Apartments.

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