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Vantaggio Little Italy
1736 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1944 State St
San DiegoCA92101
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191 W Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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2230 Albatross StSan Diego, CA 92101
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320 W Ash StSan Diego, CA 92101
1941 Columbia St
San DiegoCA92101
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1670 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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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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Instrata Little Italy
1980 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Ariel
701-745 W Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1455 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
2446 India St
San DiegoCA92101
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Cielo
915 W Grape StSan Diego, CA 92101
1970 Columbia St, Unit 301
1970 Columbia St
San DiegoCA92101
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2253 Curlew St, Unit Curlew st
2253 Curlew StSan Diego, CA 92101
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2169 Brant St, Unit 2167 Brant st
2169 Brant StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Eighteen Ten State St
1810 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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AV8 Little Italy
2155 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Kettner Crossing Phase 1
1590 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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2357 State St
2357 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Continental
320 W Cedar StSan Diego, CA 92101
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2140-2144 1st Ave
2140-2144 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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2120 State Street
2140 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1965 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Cherie Noble
2055-2061 Albatross StSan Diego, CA 92101
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2365 1st Ave
2365 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92101
2142 First Ave.
San DiegoCA92101
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Hawthorn Apartments
304-316 W HawthornSan Diego, CA 92101
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India and Kettner Street
2424-2430 India StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Olea
2250 India StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Juniper
234 W Juniper StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1631 State St
1631 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
300 W Beech St
San DiegoCA92101
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1601 India St
San DiegoCA92101
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1601 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
425 W Beech St
San DiegoCA92101
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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 | $2,839 | $1,450 | $3,685 |
| Little Italy 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,504 | $1,600 | $7,435 |
| Little Italy 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,087 | $2,595 | $10,000+ |
| Little Italy 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,451 | $3,451 | $3,451 |
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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. 2357 State St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. 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 |
| 2357 State St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| City Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
| 2365 1st Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| India and Kettner Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| The Billboard Lofts | Billboard Lofts - 405 | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| Juniper | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| Elan Luxo II | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,494 |
| Cherie Noble | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,550 |
| Cielo | B1 | Studio,1BA | $2,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Italy, CA
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Little Italy area is the $3.12 price per square foot Two Bedroom in Little Italy / San Diego Model at Villa Maria Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,123. The second greatest value Little Italy apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Olea starting at $3,395 with a $3.71 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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| Villa Maria Apartments | Two Bedroom in Little Italy / San Diego | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.12 |
| Olea | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.71 |
| 2365 1st Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| Cherie Noble | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| Il Palazzo Apartments | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.75 |
| India and Kettner Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| Caprielle Apartments | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $3.73 |
| Elan Luxo II | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
| The Billboard Lofts | Billboard Lofts - 405 | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
| 2357 State St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
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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 $1,750 at 2357 State St.
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 $2,295 at India and Kettner Street.
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