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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Diego

2,775 Rentals
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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 - $1,230
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,062 - $1,230

    Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!

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

    830 Park Blvd

    830 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
  11. 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
  13. Building Photo - STUDIOS435
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $1,595

    STUDIOS435

    435 13th St, San Diego, CA 92101
  14. Building Photo - 1489 J St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,595

    1489 J St

    1489 J St, San Diego, CA 92101
  19. Building Photo - City Lofts
    STUDIO
    $1,745

    City Lofts

    2230 Albatross St, San Diego, CA 92101
  20. Building Photo - Entrada
    $384 Off
    Price Drop. $384 Off
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    STUDIO
    $1,757+
    1 BED
    $2,107+
    3 BEDS
    $3,647+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,750 - $3,640
    Required Monthly Fees$7
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,757 - $3,647

    Entrada

    453 13th St, San Diego, CA 92101
    (619) 432-3986
  24. Other - 900 F Street
    $383 Off
    Price Drop. $383 Off
    STUDIO
    $1,895+
    1 BED
    $1,895+
    2 BEDS
    $2,695+
    3 BEDS
    $2,995+

    900 F Street

    900 F St, San Diego, CA 92101
    (619) 831-6821
  26. Building Photo - Vera Cortez Hill
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $1,895+
    1 BED
    $2,374+
    2 BEDS
    $3,049+

    Vera Cortez Hill

    1399 Ninth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
  27. Building Photo - 625 Broadway
    Exceptional Value
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    STUDIO
    $1,922+
    1 BED
    $2,292+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,917 - $4,349
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,922 - $4,354

    625 Broadway

    625 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
    (619) 304-0848
  31. Building Photo - Form 15
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $1,987+
    2 BEDS
    $3,197+
    3 BEDS
    $4,077+

    Form 15

    1450 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101
  34. Building Photo - The Leo
    Call for Rent

    The Leo

    715 15th St, San Diego, CA 92101
  35. Building Photo - 450 J St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    450 J St Unit 5121

    450 J St, San Diego, CA 92101
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  36. Building Photo - City Villas Apartments
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $2,050+
    1 BED
    $2,075+
    2 BEDS
    $3,050+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,050 - $3,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,050 - $3,050

    City Villas Apartments

    837-845 16th St, San Diego, CA 92101
    (619) 514-1250
  39. Building Photo - Tenth&G
    $380 Off
    Price Drop. $380 Off
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,097+
    1 BED
    $2,348+
    2 BEDS
    $2,582+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,097 - $3,474
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,097 - $3,059

    Tenth&G

    707 10th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    (858) 757-8710
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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 291 cheap apartments available in Downtown San Diego, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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