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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Diego

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  2. Building Photo - Trolley Court
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $974

    Trolley Court

    940 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
  4. Deluxe Unit - Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!
    STUDIO
    $1,062
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,062 - $1,343
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,062 - $1,343

    Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!

    901 F St, San Diego, CA 92101
  8. Building Photo - 830 Park Blvd
    STUDIO
    $1,400+
    1 BED
    $1,700+

    830 Park Blvd

    830 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
  14. Building Photo - Sage House Apartments
    Good Value
    STUDIO
    $1,575+
    1 BED
    $1,500+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500 - $1,650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500 - $1,650

    Sage House Apartments

    1134 11th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
  23. Building Photo - City Lofts
    STUDIO
    $1,795

    City Lofts

    2230 Albatross St, San Diego, CA 92101
  27. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $1,864+
    1 BED
    $2,349+
    2 BEDS
    $3,014+

    Vera Cortez Hill

    1399 Ninth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
  28. Building Photo - Entrada
    Exceptional Value
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    STUDIO
    $1,897+
    2 BEDS
    $2,867+
    3 BEDS
    $3,647+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,890 - $3,640
    Required Monthly Fees$7
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,897 - $3,647

    Entrada

    453 13th St, San Diego, CA 92101
    (619) 432-3986
  31. Building Photo - Form 15
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $1,967+
    1 BED
    $2,287+
    3 BEDS
    $3,819+

    Form 15

    1450 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101
  37. Building Photo - 253 10th Ave
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    253 10th Ave Unit 628

    253 10th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
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  40. Building Photo - Tenth&G
    Exceptional Value
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    STUDIO
    $2,053+
    1 BED
    $2,585+
    2 BEDS
    $2,945+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,053 - $3,339
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,053 - $3,133

    Tenth&G

    707 10th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    (858) 757-8710
  42. Building Photo - 1822
    1 BED
    $2,095

    1822

    1822 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
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Cheap Apartments in Downtown San Diego Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

When looking for cheap apartments in Downtown San Diego, 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 Downtown San Diego.

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 274 cheap apartments available in Downtown San Diego, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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