Cheap Homes for Rent in Little Italy Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,100 (11 Rentals)

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property at 1435 India St

1435 India St

San DiegoCA92101

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1431 Pacific Hwy

San DiegoCA92101
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425 W Beech St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1970 Columbia St

1970 Columbia St

San DiegoCA92101

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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$1,925
Curlew and Juniper Apartments1/11BR,1BA$2,195
ArielA FLOOR PLAN1BR,1BA$2,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Italy, CA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Little Italy area is the $3.25 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Juniper in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,345. The second greatest value Little Italy apartment is the H1 Floorplan Model at Cielo starting at $4,094 with a $4.09 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.
Juniper2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.25
CieloH1 Floorplan1BR,1BA$4.09
Valentina by AltaA121BR,1BA$4.44
Olea2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.82
Il PalazzoB52BR,2BA$3.62
Allegro Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.92
Elan Luxo IIUrbano1BR,1BA$4.26
ArielA FLOOR PLAN1BR,1BA$4.28
Curlew and Juniper Apartments1/11BR,1BA$4.39
The Helm - Affordable HousingStudioStudio ,1BA$3.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Italy

What type of rentals are currently available in Little Italy?

There are currently 148 Apartments for Rent in Little Italy, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,450 to $16,787. There are also 29 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Little Italy ranging from $2,195 to $17,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Little Italy?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Little Italy ranges from $2,195 to $17,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,522.

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