
Cheap Homes for Rent in Little Italy Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,400 (10 Rentals)
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425 W Beech St
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Little Italy, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Little Italy?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Little Italy 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,800 | $2,800 | $7,200 |
Little Italy 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $12,654 | $9,750 | $10,000+ |
Little Italy 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $13,737 | $5,475 | $10,000+ |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 10 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. City Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,845. Here are the most affordable Little Italy apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vantaggio Little Italy | Small full size bed | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
City Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
The Helm | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,924 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Italy, CA
As of May 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Little Italy area is the $3.38 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Juniper in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,475. The second greatest value Little Italy apartment is the 425 W Beech St Model at 425 W Beech St, Unit 806 starting at $3,200 with a $3.60 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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Juniper | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.38 |
425 W Beech St, Unit 806 | 425 W Beech St | 2BR,2BA | $3.60 |
Cielo | G Floorplan- Furnished/Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $3.86 |
Il Palazzo | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.71 |
Current | A1Da | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
Elan Luxo II | Urbano | 1BR,1BA | $4.07 |
Ariel | A FLOOR PLAN | 1BR,1BA | $4.28 |
Olea | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $4.03 |
Instrata Little Italy | Con Amore | Studio ,1BA | $4.93 |
City Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $4.34 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Italy
What type of rentals are currently available in Little Italy?
There are currently 156 Apartments for Rent in Little Italy, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,450 to $22,265. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Little Italy ranging from $2,400 to $22,000.
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 $2,400 to $22,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,234.
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