Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cortez
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STUDIO$1,350+1 BED$1,860+ -
STUDIO$1,595Windsor Apartments
1808 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
STUDIO$1,650
The Helm - Affordable Housing
191 W Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,950Vintage Charm in Cortez Hills! Unit 1573 9th Avenue
1573 Ninth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
STUDIO$1,950+1 BED$2,305+2 BEDS$2,894+Vera Cortez Hill
1399 Ninth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
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1 BED$2,0951822
1822 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Price Drop. $700 Off|Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$2,307+1 BED$2,907+2 BEDS$4,432+Base Rent$2,275 - $4,950Required Monthly Fees$32Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$2,307 - $4,982
Ancora
110 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,3001501 Front St
1501 Front St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,350Base Rent$2,350Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,3501642 7th Ave Unit 119
1642 7th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,375Mills at Cortez Hills Unit 425
1642 7th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,395Spacious Studio with 2 Parking Spaces, W/D, Large Patio available in Cortez Hill
1551 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED$2,411+2 BEDS$2,636+Base Rent$2,405 - $4,638Required Monthly Fees$5Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$2,410 - $4,643
Vantage Pointe
1281 9th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$2,495Base Rent$2,495Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,4951551 4th Ave Unit 412
1551 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$2,495889 Date St
889 Date St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,500Base Rent$2,500Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,500889 Date St Unit 889 Date St 338
889 Date St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,500"Urban Retreat in San Diego- Open Floor Plan – 1 Bed, 1 Bath" Unit 338
889 Date St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Exceptional Value|Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$2,561+1 BED$2,791+2 BEDS$4,279+Base Rent$2,554 - $6,737Required Monthly Fees$7Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$2,561 - $6,744
Stanza Little Italy
310 A St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
1 BED$2,695The Billboard Lofts
320 W Ash St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
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STUDIO, 1 BATH$2,750
350 W Ash St
350 W Ash St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Price Drop. $386 Off|Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED$2,771+2 BEDS$3,004+Base Rent$2,766 - $3,610Required Monthly Fees$4Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$2,770 - $3,614
GEMA
1471 8th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,895Beautiful 1BD/1BA Condo in Little Italy W/ A/C, W/D, Private Balcony with City Views, Community G...
300 W Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,000
889 Date St Unit 502
889 Date St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,0951643 Sixth Ave
1643 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Rent SpecialTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,100Base Rent$3,100Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,1001551 4th Ave Unit Solara Loft 306
1551 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$3,100Fully Furnished Little Italy Condo in Aperture – Private Balcony, In-Unit Laundry & Underground P... Unit #807
1494 Union St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,200
1551 Fourth Ave Unit 306
1551 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$3,250Gorgeous Condo Located on Cortez Hill in Downtown! Unit 801
850 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
STUDIO$3,365+1 BED$3,595+2 BEDS$5,715+
Simone Little Italy
1401 Union St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
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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 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,600Base Rent$3,600Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,600702 Ash St Unit 1000
702 Ash St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
1 BED, 2 BATHS$3,600
889 Date St Unit 137
889 Date St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$3,6501642 Seventh Ave
1642 Seventh Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,695
300 W Beech St Unit 2101
300 W Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,695300 W Beech St
300 W Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,700
300 W Beech St Unit 901
300 W Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,900Base Rent$3,900Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,900801 Ash St Unit 101
801 Ash St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,900
801 Ash St Unit 101
801 Ash St, San Diego, CA 92101 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,900
1441 Ninth Ave Unit 201
1441 Ninth Ave, 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 49 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
- Logan Heights 468 Sq Ft $1,767/mo
- Colina Del Sol 542 Sq Ft $1,859/mo
- Egger Highlands 565 Sq Ft $1,888/mo
- Oak Park 616 Sq Ft $1,890/mo
- Grant Hill 443 Sq Ft $1,893/mo
- Redwood Village-Rolando Park 586 Sq Ft $1,920/mo
- El Cerrito 571 Sq Ft $1,954/mo
- Bay Terraces 672 Sq Ft $1,969/mo
- Belleview Heights 595 Sq Ft $1,982/mo
- Sunset 626 Sq Ft $2,038/mo
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