Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cortez
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STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,450 -
Rent SpecialSTUDIO$1,475+1 BED$1,860+Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community
1455 2nd Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
STUDIO$1,595Windsor Apartments
1808 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Rent SpecialSTUDIO$1,650
The Helm - Affordable Housing
191 W Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Call for RentGrandview Apartments
1820 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
1 BED$1,878+2 BEDS$2,244+3 BEDS$2,472+Atmosphere Apartments
1453 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
2 Months FreeSTUDIO$1,899+1 BED$2,214+2 BEDS$2,699+Vera Cortez Hill
1399 Ninth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Call for Rent1822 Third Ave
1822 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Good Value
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1 BED$2,200John Ginty House Apartments
1568 9th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
2 Months FreeTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED$2,246+2 BEDS$2,762+Base Rent$2,240 - $4,370Required Monthly Fees$6 - $7Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$2,246 - $4,376Vantage Pointe
1281 9th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$2,4951560 10th Avenue Unit 1560 10th Avenue
1560 Tenth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,500850 Beech St Unit 203
850 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Price Drop. $350 Off|Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$2,558+1 BED$3,008+2 BEDS$3,933+Base Rent$2,525 - $4,950Required Monthly Fees$33Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$2,558 - $4,983
Ancora Apartments
110 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Exceptional Value|Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED$2,534+2 BEDS$3,099+Base Rent$2,534 - $4,304Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,534 - $4,304
Gema San Diego Townhomes
1471 8th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Price Drop. $448 Off|Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$2,615+1 BED$2,971+2 BEDS$3,683+Base Rent$2,607 - $8,302Required Monthly Fees$8Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$2,615 - $8,310
Stanza Little Italy
310 A St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,695Base Rent$2,695Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,6951642 7th Ave Unit 222
1642 7th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,7001551 Fourth Ave Unit 601
1551 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,800
300 W Beech St Unit 204
300 W Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,800702 Ash St Unit 903
702 Ash St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,898
1501 Front St Unit 518
1501 Front St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Price Drop. $482 OffTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED$2,935+2 BEDS$4,266+Base Rent$2,918 - $5,018Required Monthly Fees$17Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$2,935 - $5,035Current
1551 Union St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,945850 Beech St Unit 304
850 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,950Base Rent$2,950Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,9501642 7th Ave Unit 221
1642 7th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
STUDIO, 1.5 BATHS$2,955350 W Ash St Unit 603
350 W Ash St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Price Drop. $441 OffSTUDIO$2,995+1 BED$3,475+2 BEDS$5,725+
Simone Little Italy
1401 Union St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,995Base Rent$2,995Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,995702 Ash St Unit El Cortez
702 Ash St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,9951635 Seventh Ave Unit 112
1635 Seventh Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$3,200Base Rent$3,200Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,2001501 Front St Unit 235
1501 Front 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 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$3,200
1501 Front St Unit 235
1501 Front St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 2 BATHS$3,500Base Rent$3,500Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,500889 Date St Unit 541
889 Date St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,600850 Beech St Unit 1504
850 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,695
1441 Ninth Ave Unit 507
1441 Ninth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,695Skyline Views & Sophisticated Corner Living at Aria in Cortez Hill Unit 507
1441 Ninth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,875Base Rent$3,875Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,875300 W Beech St Unit 1301
300 W Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$4,000350 W Ash St
350 W Ash St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$4,195850 Beech St
850 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$4,400
850 Beech St Unit #1603
850 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$5,000Base Rent$5,000Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$5,000850 Beech St Unit #614
850 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101
San Diego at a Glance
Cheap Apartments in Cortez Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
When looking for cheap apartments in Cortez, 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 Cortez.
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 47 cheap apartments available in Cortez, 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 510 Sq Ft $1,622/mo
- Colina Del Sol 605 Sq Ft $1,804/mo
- Oak Park 604 Sq Ft $1,872/mo
- Egger Highlands 572 Sq Ft $1,926/mo
- Bay Terraces 644 Sq Ft $1,927/mo
- Talmadge 589 Sq Ft $1,964/mo
- Paradise Hills 636 Sq Ft $2,016/mo
- Rolando 562 Sq Ft $2,089/mo
- Redwood Village-Rolando Park 542 Sq Ft $2,144/mo
- College West 642 Sq Ft $2,178/mo
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