Note: Properties with the Total Monthly Price badge include all required fees. Tap the badge for more details.
-

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Deals & Discount Filters
All Filters

Deals & Discounts

Price Range

–

Beds & Baths

Beds

Baths

Home Type

Pet Policy

Interior & Community Amenities

Speciality Housing

Keyword Search

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Diego

2,524 Rentals
.
  4. Building Photo - Trolley Court
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $974

    Trolley Court

    940 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
  6. 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
  16. Building Photo - 830 Park Blvd
    STUDIO
    $1,400+
    1 BED
    $1,700+

    830 Park Blvd

    830 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
  21. Building Photo - Sage House Apartments
    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
  24. Building Photo - The Leo
    STUDIO
    $1,531
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,531
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,531

    The Leo

    715 15th St, San Diego, CA 92101
  25. Building Photo - STUDIOS435
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $1,575

    STUDIOS435

    435 13th St, San Diego, CA 92101
  30. Building Photo - Entrada
    Exceptional Value
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,859+
    3 BEDS
    $2,798+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,850 - $2,789
    Required Monthly Fees$9
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,859 - $2,798

    Entrada

    453 13th St, San Diego, CA 92101
    (619) 432-3986
  32. Building Photo - Tenth&G
    Exceptional Value
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,931+
    2 BEDS
    $2,883+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,931 - $3,226
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,931 - $3,226

    Tenth&G

    707 10th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    (858) 757-8710
  35. Building Photo - Vera Cortez Hill
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $1,984+
    1 BED
    $2,309+
    2 BEDS
    $2,794+

    Vera Cortez Hill

    1399 Ninth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
  37. Building Photo - Form 15
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $1,997+
    1 BED
    $2,457+
    3 BEDS
    $3,537+

    Form 15

    1450 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101
  39. Building Photo - 1643 6th 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

    1643 6th Ave Unit 518

    1643 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    Apply
  41. Building Photo - City Villas Apartments
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $2,032+
    1 BED
    $2,075+
    2 BEDS
    $3,050+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,032 - $3,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,032 - $3,050

    City Villas Apartments

    837-845 16th St, San Diego, CA 92101
    (619) 514-1250
Showing 42 of 272 results, Page 1 of 7

San Diego at a Glance

Average Rent

N/A
(All bedrooms and property types)
0

School Rating

out of 10 Rating
Learn more about
Schools in San Diego

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

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in San Diego

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Education

Data provided by GreatSchools.org 2025 © 2025. All rights reserved.

tooltips


I would like to...
0 out of 400 characters
By clicking above, you agree we may pass along your info so this property or the property’s affiliates can email, call, text, or autodial you to follow up and for any purpose. You also agree to... By clicking above, you agree we may pass along your info so this property or the property’s affiliates can email, call, text, or autodial you to follow up and for any purpose. You also agree to Apartmentfinder.com’s Privacy Statement and Terms of Service. Consent is not a condition for services. Message and data rates may apply. Read More Read Less

Submitting Request

Thank You

Your email has been sent.

Learn about our ratings.