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2,972 Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Diego - San Diego

Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA

Victorian architecture and brick-paved sidewalks … the Gaslamp Quarter and the coast … palm trees and balmy ocean breezes … stunning mountain views and historic sites … it’s no wonder San Diego is the nation’s eighth-largest city. If you want to live in the very heart of this large, dynamic city, find your apartment in Downtown San Diego!

Downtown San Diego contains the central business district, or the Core District, as well as East Village, the historic Gaslamp Quarter, Cortez Hill, Columbia, Seaport Village, Marina, and Little Italy. The problem won’t be finding San Diego apartments – it will be deciding in which fantastic district to live. The historic Gaslamp Quarter is a Historic District dating back to 1867. The nearly 100 Victorian buildings contain a variety of shops, restaurants, and nightclubs. If you are looking for a trendy loft in a historic warehouse, head to East village, San Diego’s largest downtown neighborhood.

If you love festivals, art galleries, bakeries, and farmers markets, try looking in Little Italy. This hilly area is also well-known for its festivals and Italian restaurants, making it a terrific choice for those who enjoy a social lifestyle. As pedestrian-friendly as it is beautiful, Seaport Village is a shopping and dining area with a variety of art galleries, shops, and restaurants. It was built over the Punta de los Muertos (Point of the Dead) – in 1782, Spanish explorers buried those who had died of scurvy here.

Downtown San Diego - San Diego, CA Rental Insights

Average Rent Rates

What is the average rent in Downtown San Diego, CA?

The average rent for the Downtown San Diego neighborhood of San Diego, CA is , but rentals range from as little as $3,166 to as much as $5,208 depending on the rental style.

What is the average rent of a Studio apartment in Downtown San Diego, CA?

Looking for a studio apartment in the Downtown San Diego neighborhood? Expect to pay around $3,166 per month.

What is the average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Downtown San Diego, CA?

one bedroom Downtown San Diego apartments rent for around $3,500 per month.

What is the average rent of a 2 bedroom apartment in Downtown San Diego, CA?

Downtown San Diego has two bedroom apartments that rent for around $4,209 per month.

What is the average rent of a 3 bedroom apartment in Downtown San Diego, CA?

three bedroom apartments in Downtown San Diego are usually priced around $5,208 per month.

Education

What colleges and universities are in Downtown San Diego, CA?

Students looking to rent in Downtown San Diego while staying close to campus will have access to Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego City College, and Calif. Western School of Law.

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