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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 (20 Rentals)
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The Helm - Affordable Housing
191 W Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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2371 1/2 State St
San DiegoCA92101
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Allegro Towers
1455 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
2022 Front St
San DiegoCA92101
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Elan Luxo II
1907 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,398 - $7,771Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
AV8
2155 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
2300 Front St
San DiegoCA92101
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1929 Columbia St
San DiegoCA92101
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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 | $2,839 | $1,450 | $3,955 |
| Little Italy 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,793 | $1,995 | $6,950 |
| Little Italy 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,008 | $2,855 | $10,000+ |
| Little Italy 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,863 | $3,995 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 20 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 | $1,795 |
| AV8 | A3 | Studio,1BA | $2,398 |
| Ariel | A FLOOR PLAN | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Italy, CA
As of October 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Little Italy area is the $3.89 price per square foot 1575 Kettner Blvd Model at 1575 Kettner Blvd, Unit 2603 in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $5,450. The second greatest value Little Italy apartment is the 3/2 Model at Curlew and Juniper Apartments starting at $3,995 with a $3.63 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1575 Kettner Blvd, Unit 2603 | 1575 Kettner Blvd | 2BR,2BA | $3.89 |
| Curlew and Juniper Apartments | 3/2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.63 |
| Juniper | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.20 |
| Olea | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.82 |
| Il Palazzo | B6 | 2BR,2BA | $3.53 |
| 1501 Front St | 1501 Front St | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
| 2169 Brant St, Unit 335 West Ivy st | 2169 Brant St | 2BR,2BA | $4.14 |
| Allegro Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.92 |
| The Billboard Lofts | Billboard Lofts- 203 | 1BR,1BA | $4.15 |
| The Helm - Affordable Housing | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.54 |
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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!
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
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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 $2,595 at Ariel.
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 $3,025 at Il Palazzo.
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