Cheap Apartments for Rent in Civic Core
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Rent SpecialSTUDIO$1,475+1 BED$1,860+ -
Rent SpecialSTUDIO$1,650The Helm - Affordable Housing
191 W Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
1 BED$2,100
1055 6th Ave
1055 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Good Value|Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$2,163+1 BED$2,380+Base Rent$2,158 - $4,494Required Monthly Fees$5Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$2,163 - $4,499
625 Broadway
625 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101 -
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2 Months FreeTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED$2,256+2 BEDS$2,459+Base Rent$2,250 - $4,455Required Monthly Fees$6Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$2,256 - $3,972Vantage Pointe
1281 9th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
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Good ValueSTUDIO$2,409+1 BED$3,079+Arrive Broadway Lofts
1007 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Good ValueTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED$2,524Base Rent$2,524 - $2,995Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,524 - $2,995Viridian Lofts
1014 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
2 Months Free|Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$2,557+1 BED$2,806+2 BEDS$4,089+Base Rent$2,549 - $7,635Required Monthly Fees$8Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$2,557 - $5,678
Stanza Little Italy
310 A St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Rent Special|Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$2,610+1 BED$2,912+2 BEDS$3,649+Base Rent$2,603 - $7,038Required Monthly Fees$7Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$2,610 - $7,045
Diega
702 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Exceptional ValueSTUDIO$2,690+1 BED$3,035+2 BEDS$5,280+3 BEDS$6,670+
The Torrey
1200 Front St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Exceptional ValueSTUDIO$2,840+1 BED$3,274+2 BEDS$4,826+3 BEDS$6,699+
West
1011 Union St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Exceptional Value|Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$2,856+1 BED$4,106+2 BEDS$5,338+3 BEDS$13,255+Base Rent$2,851 - $22,723Required Monthly Fees$5Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$2,856 - $22,728
The Lindley
1331 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1.5 BATHS$3,100Base Rent$3,100Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,100801 Ash St Unit 305
801 Ash St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$3,200Base Rent$3,200Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,200425 W Beech St Unit 1354
425 W Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1.5 BATHS$3,200Base Rent$3,200Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,200350 W Ash St Unit Little Italy View Parking
350 W Ash St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Rent SpecialSTUDIO$3,365+1 BED$4,025+2 BEDS$5,425+
Simone Little Italy
1401 Union St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,495425 W Beech St
425 W Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,600Base Rent$3,600Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,600801 Ash St Unit 101
801 Ash St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$3,700Base Rent$3,700Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,7001025 Island Ave Unit 207
1025 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$4,495702 Ash St
702 Ash St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$4,6251494 Union St Unit 607
1494 Union St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$4,730Base Rent$4,730Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$4,7301080 Eighth Ave Unit SI FL12-ID1
1080 Eighth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$5,800Penthouse Living at the Historic El Cortez – Sweeping Views of Downtown & San Diego Bay
702 Ash St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$8,151Base Rent$8,151Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$8,1511049 Seventh Avenue-SI FL7-ID1228264P Unit SI FL7-ID1228264P
1049 Seventh Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
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Cheap Apartments in Civic Core Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
When looking for cheap apartments in Civic Core, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Civic Core.
Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.
Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 26 cheap apartments available in Civic Core, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in San Diego
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Teralta East 552 Sq Ft $1,752/mo
- Colina Del Sol 632 Sq Ft $1,784/mo
- Logan Heights 603 Sq Ft $1,789/mo
- Talmadge 555 Sq Ft $1,855/mo
- Redwood Village-Rolando Park 603 Sq Ft $1,922/mo
- El Cerrito 588 Sq Ft $1,929/mo
- Paradise Hills 631 Sq Ft $1,931/mo
- Bay Terraces 641 Sq Ft $1,944/mo
- Rolando 616 Sq Ft $1,984/mo
- Normal Heights 512 Sq Ft $2,056/mo
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